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Epic Diving adventures is a PADI dive shop located on the beautiful island of Kauai. We offer Snorkeling and diving adventures, classes, gear rentals and sales. Our retail location also entertains cruise shippers daily and we are the first stop for shopping for the Hawaii trinkets, T shirts and things. We have an amazing team of 4,
We sell Hawaii made Jewlery and Artwork as well as rent and sell scuba and snorkeling gear. We also offer daily Dive and Snorkel tours and provide PADI dive classes from the entry level to Professional.
The competitions greatly diminished during the Pandemic and now I am the only Dive shop serving the north and east side on the island. And there is only 3 other dive shops on the island of Kauai.
We do own the Educational and Conservational markets on this island and in this state as we are the ONLY shop that offeres to the public of Kauai and supporting the locals in pricing as well.
We have created a following for the educational learning, Secured the best location on the island, set up website and social media presence, and seen 100% growth over the last 2 years.
now with the location so close to the ocean and the harbor We are seeking Funding to Purchase the Permit needed to open up the east side for Diving on Kauai and A research and education watercraft to fit the permit of 35-45ft in length.
Major Focus Scalloped Hammer Head Sharks and they are in the Critically endangered Species, and on Kauai we have located the nurseries.
I have A passion for all sharks and rays but my passion for the Hammerhead sharks started when I found the tiniest little hammerhead shark on the beach in Kekaha Kauai 10 years ago and I have made my way to the position in am in now will either lose everything trying or Be Very successful having the courage to put it all on the line.8 - The Inclusion of the Scalloped Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna lewini) in Appendix II of CITES
The Inclusion of the Scalloped Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna lewini) in Appendix II of CITES (Chapter 8) - CITES as a Tool for Sustainable Development (cambridge.org)Global economic value of shark ecotourism: implications for conservation
Global economic value of shark ecotourism: implications for conservation | Oryx | Cambridge Core
Then we will be focusing on the conservation and education of Aumakua World.
Hammerhead sharks face significant conservation challenges due to overfishing and demand for their fins. Let’s delve into the details:Education is key to make a change and we need to start with the children they can make this change.
I am a Master Instructor with PADI and Shark conservation is Something I am Extremely passionate about.
I have an amazing location.
with Baby Hammerheads in the Bay outside my shop.
by working with other dive shops I am able to dive and I have applied for the special use permit with the State and the county and located the sharks by Diving, communicating with locals and state officials and now I am at a point that I need Cash flow to Move forward.
I am willing to take on an Angel investor for a %. or look at funding in the way of a loan to purchase my own permit and boat. in the Bay outside my shop in Lihue Kauai Hawaii
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