FreediveSafe! Spearfishing Safety Awareness Event – October 18th FreediveSafe Hawai‘i is proud to announce a Spearfishing Safety Awareness community event on October 18th, in collaboration with Mike Lima and the Wai‘anae spearfishing community. This special gathering is dedicated to supporting our young divers, sharing life-saving knowledge, and building a stronger culture of safety in the … Read more
Spearfishing in Hawai‘i is more than catching fish. It is a responsibility that connects us to our cultural roots as people of the Pacific and provides our families and communities with food. Our new Beginner Spearfishing Guide helps young divers understand their kuleana: knowing the rules, choosing the right fish, and respecting the ocean so … Read more
Don’t Dive Alone: Why Safety Always Comes First Once or twice a year, we hear about an elite diver who dies from freediver blackout while spearfishing alone. Many of them had years of experience and formal safety training. They knew the risks of ignoring freediving safety protocols. Yet, like driving without a seatbelt or under … Read more
A friendly reminder to all spearfishermen: the 2025 fishing regulations have been updated, and it’s crucial to stay informed before you hit the water. Among the changes are new size limits—Manini must now be at least 6 inches, and Kole 5 inches, along with other important rules designed to protect our reefs and fish populations. … Read more
FreediveSafe Hawaiʻi recently partnered with the Waiʻanae Boys and Girls Club to share a fun and educational afternoon focused on freediving and spearfishing safety. Sponsored by the Duke Kahanamoku Foundation, the event brought keiki together to learn important lessons about staying safe in the ocean while celebrating the cultural traditions that connect us to the … Read more
Ciguatera is a well-known issue here in Hawai‘i. Many spearfishers have been impacted by this poisoning, reporting symptoms ranging from flu-like feelings to more severe vomiting, gastrointestinal, and neurological issues. You can get ciguatera poisoning by eating fish contaminated with toxins produced by tiny algae found around coral reefs. This episode on Voices of the … Read more
