Sharael Kolberg Situated about 3 miles off of Maui's southwestern coast, Molokini is a tiny island ... snorkelers said there was better places in Hawaii to observe fish and coral.

Tina Wildberger of South Maui. A view of Molokini Crater is shown in this ... from detonation of the devices in place, University of Hawaii marine scientist Alan Friedlander said Monday.

The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo The study was done when there were around 300,000 visitors to Molokini annually ... and director of the University of Hawaii Fisheries Ecology Research ...

Molokini Located a few miles off the southwest ... Kamehameha's victory forever changed the course of Hawaii's history. Maui's Upcountry region – spanning the island top to bottom to the east ...

Right on the harbor is the Maui Ocean Center, one of the country's top aquariums and a must-visit introduction to Hawaii's marine ... snorkeling awaits at Molokini, a Hawaiian crater that's ...

When you're not partaking in one of Maui's best luaus ... Honolua Bay top lists as some of the best places to snorkel in Hawaii, those looking for an under-the-radar experience with epic wildlife ...