Nautilus Reef
★★★★☆
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A unique reef made from an ancient lava field, Nautilus Reef is an easy boat dive just offshore from Ala Moana Beach on the island of Oahu. The northwest side, closer to shore, is shallower and then drops off to about 100 feet on the south side.
Lots of fish here including triggerfish, butterflyfish, the beautiful Moorish idols, and lots of urchins. You may get lucky and spot a white tip reef shark resting in one of the overhangs.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Green Turtle
308
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#2
Moray Eel
240
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#3
Whitetip Reef Shark
177
Total Sightings
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#4
Octopus
94
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M
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#5
Butterfly Fish
76
Total Sightings
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M
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#6
Triggerfish
67
Total Sightings
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M
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N
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#7
Angelfish
56
Total Sightings
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A
M
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N
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#8
Parrotfish
47
Total Sightings
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A
M
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#9
Trumpetfish
14
Total Sightings
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A
M
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#10
Nudibranch
13
Total Sightings
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M
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