Mermaid.Kayleigh

I got to spend a week on Fuvahmulah, the sharkiest island I’ve ever been to, with @sharkexpeditionfuvahmulah @scubaexpeditions & it did not disappoint!! This place is so special with year round, reliable tiger shark encounters & a chance to see threshers, silver tips, hammerheads, whale sharks & more!! The reefs were stunning & the water was clear & warm! I can’t wait to go back to this amazing location & share more about my time there. In the meantime, check out these beautiful photos by @camgrantphotography 🦈📸



#tigersharks #maldives #fuvahmulah #sharkdiving #sharkdiver

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1 week ago | [YT] | 408

Mermaid.Kayleigh

We all rely on a healthy ocean - fishermen, tour operators, divers, & families alike.

In Hawaiʻi, some fishermen use jug lines as buoys & also to attach to sharks in an effort to protect their catch. This method can cause entanglement, serious injury, & death not just for sharks but also monk seals, sea turtles, & more.

I’ve personally removed jug lines from endangered oceanic whitetip sharks, & I know other ocean goers who have found sharks struggling, or even dead, because of this gear.

SB 2973 is being heard by the Judiciary Committee on March 3. This bill would prohibit jug line fishing in Hawaiʻi.

Testimony is OPEN! Whether you’ve submitted before or never submitted, please submit again-previous submissions will NOT carry over. DEADLINE is March 2 at 10am HST.

Please take 2 minutes to submit testimony in SUPPORT of SB 2973.

➡️ Go to: capitol.hawaii.gov
➡️ Search: SB 2973
➡️ Click “Submit Testimony”
➡️ Choose “Support”

Be a voice for the voiceless.
Follow along for updates. Thanks for sharing! 🦈💙
Photos by @elizabethsides

#savesharks #hawaii #sharks #marinelife

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1 week ago | [YT] | 465

Mermaid.Kayleigh

Still not over my week on ‪@scubaspamaldives7199‬ where luxury meets world class diving!! Can’t wait to share more about the experience, but for now, here are a few snaps by @camGrantphotography! Mahalo @scubaspamaldives for the experience which was the absolute perfect way to celebrate our anniversary!! ✨🦈🤿



#maldives #luxury #diving #scubadiving #liveaboard 

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 316

Mermaid.Kayleigh

Sperm whales are elite deep-sea hunters capable of diving over thousands of feet to hunt giant squid in total darkness. Using powerful echolocation clicks they stun, track, & precisely capture squid in the deep ocean where few other predators can compete. One of my favorite sights on our recent @kaimana.expeditions trip to Dominica was seeing the whales return to the surface with tentacles hanging from their mouths. What a sight to see!! 🐳🦑 I have a mailing list in my bio where you can sign up to be informed of ocean trips with me! Photos by me on my @sonyalpha from @kehcamera 📸



#underwaterphotography #spermwhale #swimwithwhales #whalewatch #ocean

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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 323

Mermaid.Kayleigh

This whale shark changed my brain chemistry forever ✨ Photo @camgrantphotography @kaimanaoceansafari


#whaleshark #kona #hawaii #savesharks #sharkdiver

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Mermaid.Kayleigh

There’s been a recent cluster of shark bites in Australia which has been scary for beach goers & tragic for those involved. My heart goes out to any victims first & foremost. It’s always important to look at these events objectively while still feeling sympathy for those affected. Even with this short-term spike, shark attacks are still extremely rare in the context of the number of people who use the ocean every year. Historically, Australia averages about ~20 bites per year with fewer than 3 fatal incidents annually & people are far more likely to suffer injuries from everyday activities than from sharks. Shark bites are usually from something called mistaken identity as they accidentally assume we are a natural food source like a seal or turtle. Sharks don’t look at humans as food which is why they typically bite once then swim away. They are just trying to hunt & survive in the ocean as nature intended. Please don’t demonize sharks for running off their natural instincts while still empathizing with victims & their families. 💙🦈 A few snaps from @elizabethsides 📸


#tigershark #savesharks #sharkdiver #sharkdiving #ocean

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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 411

Mermaid.Kayleigh

2016 ✨ I’m not sure why we have decided to post photos from 10 years ago but I love it! 2016 was such a transformative & impactful year for me & I doubt I realized it at the time. I met my husband that year, was working swimming with sharks & diving every day, was back in school for the marine options program, traveled to Tonga, & visited Hawaii island where I already knew my future was going to be. 🌋 While on the Big Island we discussed our future & it entailed having a border collie/aussie mix & owning a snorkeling tour company. (👀 @mako_the_aussiecollie & @kaimanaoceansafari)! It’s pretty mind blowing to witness our dreams come true & manifest how they have! I’ve been reflecting a lot on the last 10 years because next month @camgrantphotography & I will travel to the Maldives to celebrate 10 years of knowing & loving each other! It’s amazing what 10 years can do & what you can accomplish. Our faces have more smile lines, our photos are a bit sharper, & our bed time is a bit earlier… but it’s still life beyond our wildest dreams 💫



#2016 #memorylane #diving #ocean #throwback

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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 432

Mermaid.Kayleigh

Whale season is finally in full swing here @kaimanaoceansafari on the big island! It felt like the slowest start & we all had to be so patient but the whales are here & have been friendly! These two mugged several boats the other day & I was able to get these shots dipped over the side of the boat! 🐋 Can’t wait to see what the rest of the season will bring!


#whalewatch #humpbackwhale #kona #hawaii #kailuakona

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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 266

Mermaid.Kayleigh

A moment of “I can’t believe what I’m witnessing!” 😍🐳 I have always wanted to see the whales vertically sleeping but wasn’t sure I’d ever get the opportunity! On this last trip with @kaimana.expeditions we got to see this behavior many times! It felt amazing that the whales were comfortable with us enough to rest with us! I live for these moments when your heart is bursting out of your chest! 💓 Love these photos by @tarashay_ ✨



#spermwhale #whalewatch #swimwithwhales #dominica #ocean

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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 663

Mermaid.Kayleigh

It had been some time since I’ve been blessed with a whale shark. Probably over a year. Which is a long time for someone that spends nearly every day on the ocean. This beautiful creature graced us with 2 days of magic! I love this shot @camgrantphotography got of me really showing how they dwarf us in size. ✨ Thank you, thank you, thank you mama ocean! 🌊 @kaimanaoceansafari



#whaleshark #hawaii #savesharks #underwaterphotographer #sharkdiver

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