More fish and larger predators, such as ulua, omilu and reef sharks, have returned to the waters off Molokini in the few months that commercial boat traffic has been halted due to COVID-19 ...

A tour boat motors toward the island of Molokini on Wednesday morning ... If there are no predators, the fish will move to other areas, robbing the reef of the intensive grazing, which helps ...

Molokini Crater had an explosive beginning ... among the most important being the preservation of the coral reef and wildlife. The fewer boats that cruise through the crater, the lesser the ...

The crater is home to 250 varieties of tropical fish, along with 38 ... Most tours pair a visit to Molokini with a stop at Turtle Town, another coral reef that's best known for its population ...

Situated approximately 3 miles off the southwest shores of Maui, Molokini ... reef-safe sunscreen, float belts, life jackets and assistance from the crew in identifying tropical fish.