Tourists behaving badly at Hanauma Bay Hawaii

When tourists visit Hanauma Bay they have to make a reservation and attend a video presentation on preserving the reef before going down to the beach. As soon as they get there they start walking on the reef. This is killing the reef and destroying it for generations.

[@SDG40Productions]

I was just there yesterday, and it pissed me off to high heaven the amount of people who couldn’t grasp the simple concept of not touching the reef!

[@bobcoggins6557]

It baffles me

[@Noducks4life]

Shark bait😂

[@Tsuchiikage]

Womp womp bozo

[@Noducks4life]

@@Tsuchiikage stop trippin

[@agarcia9597]

That is not the right way of doing things. Tourists should care more about the land(not to be offensive).

[@joshrealms244]

The entitlement of people. I was there years ago and my whole group made sure to follow the rules.

[@cooI726]

Good job!

[@Monkevr21-ki5po]

Yeah respect our islands it is our kuliana to warn you and your kuliana to listen and respect us you damn tourist

[@kahekilikahahawai586]

@@Monkevr21-ki5po white boy your not even from Hawai’i lol it’s spelt Kuleana. Your not Kanaka white boy

[@Monkevr21-ki5po]

@@kahekilikahahawai586am hapa

[@Monkevr21-ki5po]

@@kahekilikahahawai586I live on the island of Oahu

[@swagster6974]

All of that reef looks dead already… Hawaiis reef has gone through so much damage in the last 30 years due to tourism. They need to somehow better educate people visiting Hawaii on how to respect the people and land better.

[@bobcoggins6557]

As they continue to walk on it new coral polyps can not attach to the base and start growing

[@swagster6974]

@@bobcoggins6557 they should make huge signs that have mandatory rules for tourists while visiting beaches. Like don’t walk on the coral, only wear corel reef sunscreen, don’t litter, leave the beach cleaner then you found it….

[@AribabyQ]

@@swagster6974Exactly… why do people think it’s ok to leave their trash behind anywhere??

[@flagrantlyvivid7195]

Reef is a living, self rejuvinating organism. When we went through the "Pandemic" and there weren't any tourists for months, we saw the reef spring back to life. It was phenomenal.

[@ronhernandez6574]

I bet most these people are Asians. I seen so many Asians just out of place not knowing what to do

[@naniv]

Fair point but most people just dont know. They should make any tourist travelling to Hawaii fill out a form so that they have the basic knowledge of these things before going there

[@SamA-xq1bm]

Living in Hawaii for years now, its sad to admit that so many locals do the same thing. We need better education.

[@BCoFD510]

I can’t fucking put up with this problem… it pisses me off

[@stevenmullins7528]

Listen to moderator. He tells you what's wrong. No touch the reef. No walk on top. Hanauma is a closed system . Already it's been highly damaged. Please carefully enjoy then go home. We welcome akamai tourists. Aloha means good bye too

[@kahekilikahahawai586]

Aloha does not mean good bye it means Respecting everything around you. Kanaka believed in Ha’ which is breath of life. They believed everything around you air,water,animals.

[@truthseek3017]

Nope, no being selfish, all land on earth is for everyone.

[@MoonkissedMintakan]

@@kahekilikahahawai586 Aloha no mean just one ting brah, No ack! It does mean Hello, Goodbye and Love. It's everyting u wen mention but it also means bye too! U no tell people Ha when leaving! You tell’em Aloha oe! Tf

[@kahekilikahahawai586]

@@MoonkissedMintakan aloha oe means love to you lol you say that to tourist? Clown

[@kahekilikahahawai586]

@@MoonkissedMintakan hui hou is good bye til we meet again. Aloha is love, compassion, breath of life with all surrounding things around you. Americans made aloha into a hello goodbye ting. No ack! I’m 3/ 4 koko kanaka. Bet you have more European in your koko than anything. Hewa! Opala

[@christinalott7459]

This is how I have felt for years. When I swam there as a child and a young adult, That's how we were raised, Respect ‼️💯

[@jackmehoff6302]

I saw hanauma for the first time in 1991. Unfortunately it has changed so much. The damage to the reef i am unbelievable. Molokini in maui has changed as well. Very sad

[@brieb402]

*How this happens:* It's not complicated. These people don't live on an island/near the ocean, and likely aren't water adept. They're finally getting the chance to see beauty they've only dreamed about but quickly realize adventuring in the ocean is harder than they thought. So instead of giving up, they stand up on the reef "for just a few seconds". It all comes down to the fact that alot of the tourists who do this stuff either aren't good swimmers or don't really know how to snorkel. And they're trying to brute force it.

[@bobcoggins6557]

I understand the individual person that does not know. I take many people out to learn how to snorkel. The problem is Hawaii receives about 35,000 visitors each day. Let’s say half are not familiar with the reef ecosystem then the effects on the reef is devastating. Those of us trying to educate people become overwhelmed especially when people become angry when they are told. But we keep trying.

[@mariomario..]

Yes exactly the reason why it happens. Its not easy to manuver your body around the water without feeling like you need to standup if you arent used to beeing in the water.

[@szee8588]

People who don't know how to swim well or are uncomfortable in water should be banned.

[@mitzs8304]

Ignorance is bliss indeed😢

[@Daf-pp5ld]

I agree too. I live in Maui and all the tourists come here right after the Lahaina fire

[@AbusedbyScientologist]

John pennekamp in key Largo Fl., the reef is dead. It's now a water troff for Shool kids from Miami that get bussed in .40 years ago, there still was some reef, now all gone.Just algae and rubble .Its sadd now.

[@MrKeaka]

Kanaka here. I can’t express to you enough how pissed this makes us locals/Hawaiians. I tell people every single time I go to the beach to stop standing on the coral. Besides the fact that coral can slice through you like a warm knife through butter, you’re standing on living organisms and nearly destroying them if not entirely. You are visitors to the aina and her waters. Respect them or don’t come. It’s simple.

[@mariagraciashutapea6091]

I was there two years ago and the corals were pretty much dead. Sad really… many people also didn’t adhere to the protocols like standing on the reef -like what we saw here in this footage, and wearing non-coral reef friendly sunscreen.

[@docpepperclassic]

This isn’t “bad behavior,” it’s just people who are either pretty bad swimmers or who mistake a coral reef for a heavily barnacled rock. Get over yourself.

[@eiidcjfjrb]

yeah its not good to walk on the reefs but this guy seriously needs to get a grip

[@bobcoggins6557]

Consider it done. I probably could not have gotten over myself without your help.

[@bobcoggins6557]

Thank you, I probably could not have gotten “a grip” without your help.

[@eiidcjfjrb]

@@bobcoggins6557 cry

[@docpepperclassic]

@@bobcoggins6557 Doubling down, I see. You sure live on Oahu? Because it appears like you live up your own ass.

[@Iceify_]

I visited Two step in May 22 on the big island, lots of fish and a very vibrant reef. I made sure my family doesn't touch or step the coral.

[@Angelaaa1015]

Yes an amazing snorkel experience at 2 step

[@Angelaaa1015]

These are the people who are not educated and understand why this is not okay. We need share the importance of not touching the coral and marine life.

[@summer-c7i]

The issue is you can try to warn, educate, post signs, etc. Some people don’t care or think they’re special. Sometimes, the best thing is to heavily regulate, such as closures with heavy fines/jail for those who defy.

[@Mystical_owl]

I’ve been here before, they make it VERY clear to not touch the coral, also because some of the coral is sharp and it can cut your fingers. Just dumb people.

[@johndon2536]

Been here 10 times and I walk and stomp in the coral around me 😂who fucking cares !!!!

[@Ramen7810]

@@johndon2536you’re the reason why people hate people why are you hurting something much more precious then you?

[@Dhi-fe5eu]

The rules do not apply to these people. We all see them everywhere we go. They are loud, obnoxious and sometime rude and do not follow the rules.

[@zanerade4]

I’ve been seeing this stuff for years I’ve gotten into fights with tourist at 2 step because I see people stand on the coral I know they don’t get the video or a talk but still

[@eiidcjfjrb]

fighting someone over coral 😂 get out of your feelings bro

[@AndrewCooperr]

Smfh. Everytime I go I have to correct people and tell them not to stand on the reef! They really should close it down to tourism completely.

[@bobcoggins6557]

I worry where they will go if it is shut down? Electric Beach and Sharks Cove are taking the overflow and they are getting hammered. Perhaps we sacrifice Hanauma bay to save other place on Oahu.

[@curiousnomadic]

Make a tourist jail.

[@bowjangles510]

I almost wanna say no water shoes allowed so they cant physically walk on the reef. So is it a lack of education? Appreciation for other life? Self entitlement? Or just plan not caring thats the problem?

[@macachc]

It was the same thing at Mauritius. I was just shouting to the people to dont touch the reef or to step on it. Even the owner of the boat didnt even was bothered for that. Of course after that, I complained to the boat company because should be set rules and if not, the people simply should get out of the water if they dont know how to behave. Same thing with bleaching the corals because of the sunscreen.. like other comments, we definitely need more education 😢

[@Daf-pp5ld]

All tourists do is think they own the land and destroy it

[@kathleenaiu2285]

Ikr. What manners they have.

[@kmj8088]

They should hire me to be conservation enforcement. I would swim around and teach people how to interact with the ocean.

[@skim9923]

This…this is why we can’t have nice things

[@CrookzVR]

i was in hawaii like a week or two again in hanauma bay and boy were those jackasses being dumb while EVERYONE was telling them walk off the reef 🤦

[@jakoanimations8088]

So that’s why when I went there there was only sand and rocks

[@CocoWidsomStar]

They probably can’t swim or even float

[@kamallagratte6770]

Oh not to talk about the surf no etiquette in Waikiki …just awful how people don’t know how to share the beach .

[@JESUS.saves.Repent.]

Surf etiquette? I've never been to Hawaii but some day I'd like to go and I don't want to be a bad tourist. Could you please explain the surf etiquette?

[@kamallagratte6770]

@@JESUS.saves.Repent. I learned the proper way to surf for the first time decades ago at a surf camp in Portugal. However, I noticed that local surfers often enforce their own unwritten rules. Once, in Waikiki, I voiced a complaint to a local surfer, but he looked at me as if I were clueless and he told me not to come here if I don't like the etiquettes of people. Conversely, in Panama, after making a mini mistake, I apologized, yet still received an unjustified outburst from a local. Anyways, the etiquettes are more about common sense than strict rules. Among them: Respect the lineup: Avoid dropping in on other surfers or snaking their waves. Wait your turn and take your fair share of waves. Give right of way: The surfer closest to the breaking part of the wave has priority. If you're paddling out, yield to those riding the wave. Be courteous: A friendly attitude and a smile can greatly contribute to a positive atmosphere in the lineup (In Waikiki, it's like boxing day every day...but still, I like it because I always will be an intermediate surfer) 😀

[@natesbored]

People. Enough said.

[@summer-c7i]

More people, more issues. Hawaii, like other areas, gets a disgusting amount of tourists

[@muirgirl]

I hate nasty people. Reef needs to be closed to visitors for at least five years. This is so sad.

[@bobcoggins6557]

I feel the same way, but then I wonder where the tourists will go and what they will destroy over that five years?

[@timoohara7760]

this is the shit that pisses me off this is what gives houles a bad representation when they just take take take like they did 100 years ago they just treat us like fucking attractions and we have to step in

[@bobcoggins6557]

I get embarrassed being a haole when this happens

[@KingJesus101]

No way that can’t be snorkeling that with my mom as a kid that’s not what it look used to look like I kick everybody out where does 2000 kids go I have all of the screenshots from the fire ,Polynesian Hawaiian And the kingdom need to make it more exclusive to get back what they have lost absolutely a travesty , I grew up in the beef world and I think it’s time …can’t even go back to my home My or Ohana

[@liliansilva4946]

It is a beautiful place but was so hard to me don’t step the reefs. I didn’t relax.

[@szee8588]

Lots of ignorant tourists ruin it for everyone else. I hate when some selfish girl sprays toxic sunscreen on herself to go right into the water seconds after, and then denies she did it. Imagine what lots of stupid people doing this day after day would do to the sealife. People don't realize that that defeats the purpose - it comes right off into the water.

[@mushroomfriend7501]

why!!! Just why. It’s not gonna be pretty anymore 😢

[@xXcloudyXxx978]

As a local at Oahu that always goes to this bay on my weekends it makes me mad that they r stepping on the reef. If they watched the short clip they would know but I guess they didnt

[@bobcoggins6557]

Some just don’t know, they don’t think it’s coral because it looks like rock to them. Others just don’t care, they paid good money to be there and they will do what they want. Some don’t understand, the video is in english and they don’t know the language.

[@user-gf7rv8vx4l]

I dont believe that

[@rustorian.]

Didn’t ShangerDanger say exactly what this guy said word for word in one of his shorts with the same video clips?

[@bobcoggins6557]

Doubtful this is my own narration

[@monty3646]

I do wonder if you told them so they actually knew what they were doing, or if you only filmed and said nothing? A lot of people don't actually realize what coral looks like.

[@bobcoggins6557]

Each time I post one of these videos I get this question multiple times. I always say something to the inappropriate snorkelers. What surprises me is the attitude in the response. Two days ago I mention the loud hoops and hollers of two young adults. How it chased away many of the best animals. They told me it was a free ocean and they proceeded to make louder noise being more obnoxious. Guaranteeing No spinner dolphins would come around that day. I’m glad I live in Hawaii so I can go out everyday and they only ruined their only day on that reef, they will never know what they missed.

[@Flyingwigs]

We're coming to visit next week, we'll be well behaved and watch for signs, I really do love ocean life, would hate to be contributing like this. I've been snorkeling since I was very young, although ocean snorkeling will be a new experience, I look forward to it greatly!

[@Floramay-tk2dy]

No tourists understand hawaii 🙅‍♀️

[@user-sg8kq7ii3y]

Have you ever gone surfing or fishing in Hawaii? Locals walk on the reef ALL THE TIME. You MUST walk on the reef when you throw net. There's really old pictures of Native Hawaiians standing on the reef fishing and throwing net.

[@bobcoggins6557]

Yes I have seen those photos. The main difference between those pictures and now is the numbers. The reef can easily handle local traffic but when you have 800,000 people a year (15,000) a week there is no way the reef can repair itself. It just gets ground to dust

[@user-sg8kq7ii3y]

@@bobcoggins6557 Ok, I hear you, and I agree with you. So are you saying that locals can walk on the reef, but tourists cannot? Or, some people can walk on the reef but others cannot? You make a statement, but what are your solutions? What about airplanes? Do you realize how much pollution commercial airlines spew out every single day? And this pollution that jets spew out also impact our reefs. So no one should fly on airplanes too then, right?

[@bobcoggins6557]

@@user-sg8kq7ii3y I’ve not witnessed airplanes on the reef. But yes global warming affects the reef

[@user-sg8kq7ii3y]

@@bobcoggins6557 There was an airplane sitting on the reef, in Kaneohe Bay, just two weeks ago.... But that's beside the point. Airplanes spew out tons of emissions that contribute to global warming, which, as you've already stated, affects the reef...

[@user-sg8kq7ii3y]

@@bobcoggins6557 Oh, and you still haven't answered my question about walking on reefs. What are your solutions? Allow some to walk on the reef, but not others? "Hey you're a tourist!! STOP walking on the reef!!" "Hey! You're a local! But you're not Kanaka Maoli, so you can only walk on the reef 1-hr per day!" Hey! You're Kanaka Maoli! You can walk on the reef as much as you like!!"

[@nolo3]

super sad

[@OceanJanitors]

This makes me sick! 😡😡😡😡

[@chavez8541]

If youve been to Hanauma bay reef, you'd know it's been dead for numerous years as a result of years and years of tourist actions.

[@bobcoggins6557]

I go about once a month. Locals get in free. I do see coral trying to grow in places people can’t step but inside the reef is a very sad experience for those of us who know what it could be.

[@OceanJanitors]

This make me sick! 😡😡😡😡

[@spencercollins-williams9929]

smh man

[@luckyluciano1340]

Bcuz it’s all “about them”. Their state of mind of has no thoughts towards others. Sad

[@mdt498]

In all fairness most of it is just rock. There’s little to no coral anymore. You should be mindful about where you step. But sometimes when you’re out there it helps to stand. I grow coral and have an aquarium so I love the ocean. But majority is just rock.

[@F16_go_neuuuum]

Ignorance is bliss

[@fishnski9211]

The reef is too shallow from what im reading...I live in Florida and all "Tourist" are floating at 5 to 20 feet above the reefs that the tours go on...I take my own boat....im leaving for Hawaii this October because my wife has never been there but we wont go to thst spot..I was therr in late 70''s and everything was free and wild..I read that the toilet bowl is blocked off now..geesh....social media has ruined all the secret best spots..same here in Florida and every where else!

[@bobcoggins6557]

So true but there are still nice places untouched by tourists.

[@fishnski9211]

@@bobcoggins6557 I'm sure it's a big Island!...I'm staying in Waikiki over on the Diamond head side and I'm betting I find some worthwhile spots... ...and then we fly over to Maui but like I said the Snorkeling is just a bonus..I don't think you can beat the Florida Keys for snorkeling...

[@fishnski9211]

Although I'm hoping to see different Fish species in Hawaii..I watch the KZbin vids on spearfishing in Hawaii and it's very interesting..

[@lyzzyboo]

So sad 😞

[@user-rs1hd5ip4u]

God made it, n he can keep making it. Don’t worry to much about it my local brothers n sisters. Pray about it

[@carpy1252]

Sheesh, hope it’s not all this lifeless now

[@bobcoggins6557]

Sorry to say it is

[@RondinetteBenarao]

Go away tourist have respect for the Aina

[@al69420]

Way to be a bummer lol

[@eustacelongbottom9672]

Omgosh wow

[@watget]

😂 all haoles on here

[@3ofEach]

Why are they allowed to do this tho.

[@bobcoggins6557]

Not enough people to police the large number of tourists. And it’s good they are in one place on not killing the coral all around the island.

[@seanpeyton582]

Dats why da tourist got to leave are island

[@flash86934]

U ida grew here or flew here, brah.

[@Trixinahh]

I was just there an hour ago lol

[@bobcoggins6557]

So you saw the problem first hand

[@glizeraraneta4470]

I heard that you have to reserve tickets but what website do they drop the reservation dates?

[@AleVale007]

😭💔

[@bobcoggins6557]

yes I agree

[@Jack51971]

Had you gone to Hanama Bay in 1992 as I did you would have seen tons of fish. Why? People were feeding them. Now, there are few fish because you cannot feed them. 😊

[@bobcoggins6557]

I was in the Hanauma in 1992 I actually lived on Oahu from 1989 to 1998. There were a lot of fish but many had extensive color loss and they were malnourished and diseased because green peas will not support health fish populations. Much of the damage to the reef was done during that time. I was one who contributed to this problem by taking my children to feed the fish. I do all I can now to educate on proper reef management to make amends for that behavior.

[@Rothuskey]

Otm

[@princessodette1471]

I don’t see anything they’re doing wrong? Educate me so that I know when I come, what not to do

[@bobcoggins6557]

That’s tomorrow mornings post. Stay tuned. The basic point is don’t walk on the reef. Snorkel where ever you go. Even in the sand people with fins stir up the water so badly people can’t see. Make as little impact on the wildlife as possible.

[@bobcoggins6557]

Every “rock” you see is not rock it is coral. If it were not walked on daily new coral would grow on this base. Swim over coral never touch coral

[@alexiss.98]

Touching the coral kills them and we need the coral/reef because it protects the ocean and wildlife. If im not wrong it also protects from tsunamis because it balances out the waves. Reefs take a loong time build up so you can easily kill what took years to build in matter of seconds by stepping or touching them

[@timoohara7760]

basically they are destroying a beautiful part of the island it’s like demolishing a home with a wrecking ball

[@Jack51971]

They are not touching any CORAL just rock...just saying...

[@bobcoggins6557]

The rock in the bay is dark lava rock. Everything you see here is white coral base. There is no “rock” in the video. It is dead coral and if not walked on new coral could use this as a base to start growing this reef back to a normal reef.

[@MELORICKY]

Mainland Chinese. What do you expect

[@bobcoggins6557]

Regardless of ethnicity I hope that all people visiting Hawaii spend at least as much time researching proper ocean habits for marine animal safety as they do looking for a hotel

[@RM-xr8lq]

from my experience would expect much better than the average american...

[@sybiolaserrao4333]

😢😮

[@bobcoggins6557]

Yes very sad

[@coltonfisher948]

This is the first time I’m hearing about any of this not everyone knows, I stand on rocks all the time

[@bobcoggins6557]

Well everything in Hanauma Bay is base coral, it’s not rock. But even where the is rock like on the North Shore coral is trying to grow there

[@patriotsouthern8123]

F that reef

[@808-PFH-Kanaka-Rights]

bro, no wonder your not gonna live over 100, you got no common sense or respect for the land around you

[@dtorres1104]

Guess you treat your home in the same manner.

[@Ash05771]

Your username says a lot.

[@taliaj6483]

Who cares?

[@Travis66421]

Haoles

[@bobcoggins6557]

I understand the sentiment but I’m a Haole

[@Travis66421]

I say 'haole' more as a mindset. Ignorance that do not care about the environment and just care more about land desecration just for social media. In this sense, I would not have thought you were haole with being aware and conscious of our land and culture. I appreciate you shedding light on how important the environment means to us. Sorry for my frustration

[@kahekilikahahawai586]

Your all tourist unless your Kanaka Maoli

[@bobcoggins6557]

Very true

[@FTW1984]

People are so stupid!!

[@bobcoggins6557]

Some 🙂