It’s the camera shutter going off on its own for me 😂 #g#goodmorninghawaiih#hawaiio#oahus#sharks#sharkdiveo#oceano#oceangated#deepbluesd#deepblueseas#sharksttacko#oahuo#oahuhawaiih#hawaiih#honolulut#thingstodot#thingstodohawaiio#oceanconservationo#oceanlifem#marinem#marinelifeo#oceanlovero#oceanvibesb#beachvibess#sharktoku#underwateru#underwatertoks#savetheoceand#droneo#orcao#orcawhalek#killerwhalem#mexicol#laventanam#mobulamobularays
Aloha! I’m Kerstin — an underwater photographer based on the beautiful island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. If you love marine life, island vibes, and underwater adventures, you’re in the right place — hit that follow button and come explore with me! #shark #sharkdive #OahuHawaii #HawaiiLife #IslandVibes #ExploreHawaii #OceanHawaii #AlohaVibes #ThisIsHawaii #HawaiiPhotographer #CreatorLife #ContentWithPurpose #OceanCreator #UGCCreator #TravelContentC
Come island hop to the big island!! #travel #traveltok #manta #mantadive #kona #bigisland #bigislandmanta #mantaray #marine #marinelife #marinebiology #oahu #honolulu #dive #divebuddy #freedive #snorkle #waterbug #ocean #oceanlife
I get how it might seem hypocritical to some—but there’s a huge difference between geotagging sacred spots that end up getting destroyed by disrespectful tourist and me moving here to live out the purpose God’s called me to, respectfully and with intention. #oahu #hawaii #oahuhawaii
ORCAS & DOLPHINS DON’T BELONG IN TANKS!!! Not for our entertainment, not for a paycheck, not for a selfie. These incredibly intelligent and emotionally sensitive animals are being exploited in the name of “education” and “family fun.” There’s such a dark reality behind the tricks and choreographed shows! In captivity, dolphins and orcas are deprived of everything that makes life worth living for them such as, the freedom to swim vast distances, hunt, socialize naturally, and raise their young. Instead, they’re kept in concrete tanks many not much bigger than the pools in our backyards. They perform tricks not because they want to, but because they have to. Food is often withheld unless they perform. This is not enrichment. This is coerced behavior for survival. It’s neglect & abuse, masked by applause and theme park music. Marine parks like SeaWorld, Sea Life Park, Dolphin Quest, and even luxury hotels like the Kahala Bay resort continue to profit off the suffering of these animals. Not to mention, some of these guys claim to be a sanctuary & education center. What is a sanctuary? I’m glad you asked. * Sanctuaries provide life long care to animals who would not survive in the wild. * They don’t breed, buy, trade or sell animals * THEY DON’T USE ANIMALS FOR ENTERTAINMENT * They prioritize space, natural behaviors, and mental well being Captivity is not conservation, it’s cruelty wrapped in marketing. It’s time we stop supporting these businesses. #EmptyTheTanks #CaptivityKills #EndMarineCaptivity #FreedomForCetaceans #ForTheOcean #ProtectWhatYouLove #WildAndFree #underwater #underwatertok #savetheocean #orca #orcawhale #killerwhale#empytthetanks #oahu #hawaii #hawaiitok