Outer Reef
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About this site
Outer Reef lies along the offshore reef system off Molokai, one of the less developed of the main Hawaiian Islands. Molokai's south shore holds one of the longest fringing reefs in Hawaii, and dive sites in this area are typically reached by boat from the island's small harbor facilities. Outer Reef itself is rated a beginner dive, making it accessible for divers looking for an easier trip out along this reef system.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Rice CoralMontipora capitataReported here · unconfirmed
Spreading Rice CoralMontipora patulaReported here · unconfirmed
Porites compressaReported here · unconfirmed
Goldring SurgeonfishCtenochaetus strigosusReported here · unconfirmed
Saddle WrasseThalassoma duperreyReported here · unconfirmed
Pacific Bullethead ParrotfishChlorurus spilurusReported here · unconfirmed
Yellow TangZebrasoma flavescensReported here · unconfirmed
Dusky SurgeonfishAcanthurus nigrofuscusReported here · unconfirmed
Corrugated CoralPavona variansReported here · unconfirmed
Palenose ParrotfishScarus psittacusReported here · unconfirmed
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