What is One Ocean Diving?

A foundation and source of funding for cooperative pelagic research, conservation, education, and getting you close to marine life through our daily pelagic trips. Our research focuses on the biology, physiology, human interaction, and consequences of the climate on marine species. Our devoted team of marine biologists is committed to educating the public about marine life and ecosystems.

Join us on one of our pelagic dives on Oahu's renowned North Shore and see for yourself just how amazing each marine creature is! You'll leave with a fresh appreciation for and understanding of the ocean, and maybe you'll spread the word to aid in ocean preservation.

Click on the tabs below to learn more about how we carry out each component of what makes One Ocean Diving so unique!

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RESEARCH

Founded for a collaborative research program gathering data for over four different current shark research studies, the One Ocean Diving Pelagic Program was adapted by internationally recognized shark and marine biologist, Ocean Ramsey to serve as a major conservation effort and to help assist with funding for ongoing studies of sharks.

What started with sharks has now grown to encompass the Honu (Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle) and Humpback whales!

Click on the tab below to learn more about our research efforts for theses three specific species.

EDUCATION

Our hope is to spread the word about the importance of protecting marine animals, and to encourage people globally to take action and use their voice to stand up for all these amazing species!

We seek to educate people through multiple platforms: personally through our dives, social media, giving school presentations, and working with individuals and groups internationally too support their research and conservation efforts through @oneoceanglobal

CONSERVATION

Facilitating and inspiring the connection of human beings to protect the animals within our oceans and the marine ecosystems and environment through first-hand experience. During our dives you learn about shark, sea turtle and whale biology and how it plays into their behavior, body language and human impacts on the survival of these marine species.

Check out our conservation page by clicking the "LEARN MORE" button below to get involved in local conservation efforts and learn about the threats facing sharks, sea turtles and whales, and how you can help get involved!

and YOU

One Ocean Diving would not be possible without all of you! We believe experiencing these animals first-hand helps steward a respectful relationship. It is our hope that  after learning about these animals and the threats facing them you can use your voice to help spread the word! You as an individual can make a huge difference in changing the perspectives of people and helping them better understand the importance of protecting what lies beneath the ocean's surface. 

PHOTOGRPAHY OPTIONS DURING YOUR DIVE

GoPro Package of your Dive

Purchase for $65

Purchase for up to 2 people. If group greater than two people please inquire. 

During the dive, your safety diver will film the entire encounter for our ongoing research studies. He or she will film the shark behavior and the entire group in water swimming with the sharks in 1-2 minute video clips. A link will be sent to your email 1-2 days after the tour with a blend of short unedited clips from the entire time in the water!

Select this option when you book online

**Footage is subject to weather, conditions and shark behavior**

You can bring your own GoPro or you can sign up for our footage which your safety diver/biologist will film of you along with everyone else and the sharks throughout the course of the dive. Please make sure to point out to the safety diver before entering the water if you signed up for the GoPro footage. (GoPro footage is $65+tax)  Please note that your ability to swim well and dive down will play into the composition of your GoPro footage.  If you want video footage of you diving down with the sharks please practice snorkeling and diving down in advance or sign up for one of our freedive classes prior to your Shark snorkel. The GoPro footage is unedited and is a mix of you and others and just sharks. 

If you would like professional photography please RSVP asap (24 hours or more in advance). The cost includes 100+ professional images and includes the GoPro footage of the whole dive. (Professional photography is $250+tax and comes with the unedited GoPro footage of the dive for free) Please note that your ability to swim well and dive down will play into the composition of your photos and our ability to get a photo of you with the sharks.  If you do sign up for the professional photography please practice snorkeling and diving down in advance or sign up for one of our freedive classes prior to your Shark snorkel. 

Professional Photography  Package          

Purchase for $250

Purchase for up to 2 people. If group greater than two people please inquire.

The photographer on board will take a blend of photos of you with the sharks and the sharks themselves. These photos are shot with a Cannon DSLR and are high resolution. This package will definitely capture your unique experience out on the water!

This package includes the GoPro package (as seen above) and professional photography.

Please email, text or call (+1.808-649-0018) about scheduling a photographer for your dive!

**Footage is subject to weather, conditions, number of sharks and shark behavior. If the photography package is split between two people, we cannot guarantee that there will be an equal amount of photos of the two individuals. However, we do try our best!**

For examples of our photographer's work please check out their INSTAGRAMS!

@JUANSHARKS

@OCEANRAMSEY

@PAULPHINPHOTOGRAPHY

@BREBYTHESEA

If you would like professional photography please RSVP asap (24 hours or more in advance) The cost includes 100+ professional images and includes the GoPro footage of the whole dive. (Professional photography is $250+tax and comes with the unedited GoPro footage of the dive for free) Please note that your ability to swim well and dive down will play into the composition of your photos and our ability to get a photo of you with the sharks.  If you do sign up for the professional photography please practice snorkeling and diving down in advance or sign up for one of our freedive classes prior to your Shark snorkel. 

Bring your own Camera/GoPro

Free of Charge

YES! We encourage you to bring your own equipment.

We do not allow small handheld cameras in water, as they can be a safety hazard. If it is a small camera it needs to be mounted on a pole. We have a few go pro poles on board if you donʻt own one and can borrow them for free. Please ensure you have the correct attachment/mount at the base of the GoPro.

DSLR or professional grade cameras are allowed in underwater surf/dive housings at the discretion of your safety diver on the day, dependent on shark behavior. Safety is our number one priority, we appreciate your understanding.

Bring your own fins/mask/snorkel or borrow ours for free

Please feel free to bring your own mask, snorkel, and fins if they are dark blue or black and they cover your heel. If you don’t have your own gear don’t worry about it we have many sets on board and we sanitize everything between charters, there is no additional charge to borrow our gear and we have high quality gear. 

What to Expect

Pelagic Marine Life Program

Our Pelagic Programs start when you board one of One Ocean Divingʻs research and dive vessels. Our boats will dock at the commercial loading zone of Haleiwa Harbor (closest to Haleiwa Joe's Restaurant) near the white scaffolding/fish scale about 25ft away from out Blue OneOceanDiving kiosk.

****COVID UPDATE****Please wait by the blue OneOceanDiving Kiosk until the previous group has disembarked, we need to sanitize the boat between trips but we can get you started with signing your waivers while we wipe everything down.****

The Pelagic shark snorkel tour is 1 hour and 40 minutes long and consists of a highly educational presentation on your way to and from the natural shark aggregation & snorkel site! You will then get in the water with your safety diver where you will experience first hand how beautiful and amazing the Hawaiian ocean and share really are. We believe you will walk away with a new found respect for marine ecology and conservation. Keep an eye out for turtles, whales, dolphins, and more on the way in and out, those are not guaranteed but its the ocean :) so they are around.

Take a look at our map below or go to our "Find the Boat" page to find specifics on where to meet us!

Subject to weather disclaimer:

If you are booked later in the day please be advised that afternoon charters do have a higher chance of cancellation due to strong winds making for rougher seas, so please have alternative plans in mind in the event we need to cancel due to unsafe conditions. If you can go on an earlier time please send us a text message to let us know: Text +1-808-649-0018

Please note that we do guarantee that you will see sharks in the water (unless you signed up for only the ride-along) however going into winter we cannot guarantee how much time you will have in the water. Safety is our top priority and depending on environmental factors such as how rough the surface waters are the safety divers can make the call to have a rotation (have people take turns in-water.). Please expect that if surface conditions are very rough or if the animals are needing their space back (many coming very close) that you may be asked to do rotations of fewer people in the water for safety considerations and your comfort.  If you are a strong swimmer and want more time in the water please volunteer to go in on the first and last rotation. Please remember we operate in deep open ocean over three miles offshore with apex predators and your safety is our #1 priority. If you want to increase your chances of getting more time in the water please book onto an earlier time or on a day with very light winds. (Large surf and rain do not affect the charter much so we do not cancel for large surf or rain, only for strong winds.) 

Want to join our team?

OFFICE AND MEDIA ASSISTANT: (Currently not hiring)

At the core of every great organization is a great office staff. We are seeking the best office and customer service team that can help our team reach their conservation and research goals. We appreciate every person who joins us out on the water, at a beach clean up, or contributes to another conservation campaign or event and we want to give them the best customer service available, if you like people and love helping animals and have office/admin/customer service skills please send your resume over. You must be:

-On Island and able to work in Hale’iwa

-Have your own reliable transportation

-Available to work 8am-4pm Saturdays, Sundays, and three other days during the week

-Media savvy and know how best to post quickly on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and You Tube

-Be GREAT at multi-tasking, fast, but also great at not missing important details.

Please send your resume to OneOceanDiving@Gmail.Com Attn: Potential Office & Media Assistant

MARINE BIOLOGIST / SHARK SAFETY DIVER POSITION: (Currently hiring)

We want the best of the best.  We want the most passionate and committed individuals to join our team.  If you're interested in the Shark Researcher/Safety Diver position you must have a Bachelor of Science degree and be a certified PADI Divemaster or Instructor to apply.

Please email your resume to oneoceandiving@gmail.com and CC our lead research team at oneoceanresearch@gmail.com 

VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT FIELD RESEARCH/INTERN POSITIONS: (Currently on hiatus due to COVID19 impacts. Please stay tuned to @OneOceanDiving Instagram for open enrollment dates or help us design a digital program)

BY APPLICATION ONLY

Applicants will be responsible for assisting in research and creating projects to further OneOceanDiving's conservation message. The program will help you develop field work experience, further your skills in research, and increase your ability to organize and initiate projects on your own. You will also gain in-water experience with sharks.

Intern Responsibilities & Opportunities:

• Contributing to educational outreach through social media.

• Assisting in shark conservation projects.

• Sharing petitions, ongoing research projects, and new shark ID's.

• Organizing upcoming reef and beach cleanups or assisting with education outreach presentations.

• Assisting in field research and data collection while on charter.

• Completing a unique and personalized conservation project of their own creation.

***This is a voluntary program which provides no monetary compensation for completed work. Interns will have to opportunity to receive letters of recommendation and/or college credit depending on quality of work done during their time working with One Ocean. Interns are expected to complete 15 hours a week minimum of conservation related in-office work. Hours on boat are in addition to the minimum required in-office hours*** 

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be enrolled in a biological science, zoology, conservation, or related degree or media degree.

CPR/First Aid Certified

Exceptional ocean swimming ability

Priority given to applicants in a masters program, post grad, or undergrads in their 3rd or 4th year with desire to work with pelagic.

Positions are available for half semester (2 month). Please fill out the attached application (click image to download application) and send it in along with your resume/cv/educational or work experience record to teamoneocean@gmail.com by the below due dates:

FALL TERM (SEPT/OCT OR NOV/DEC): JULY 1ST 

SPRING TERM (JAN/FEB OR MAR/APRIL): OCTOBER 31ST


SUMMER TERM (MAY/JUNE OR JUL/AUG): FEBRUARY 15TH

MAHALO NUI LOA, WE HOPE TO WORK WITH YOU SOON! 

Click HERE to download the application

POST GRADUATE STUDENTS:

Our research vessel is also open and free to researchers in related fields of study.  Please email our team with your post graduate research proposals and timeline.

Contact: oneoceandiving@gmail.com ATTN: Research Team

Join our Global Ambassador Network 

MISSION STATEMENT: CONSERVATION THROUGH GLOBAL CONNECTION.

Email us at: TeamOneOcean@Gmail.com

Aloha!  Here at One Ocean Global we are aiming to provide the foundation for a worldwide effort in helping protect the planet.  While we have a lot of focus on marine life and conservation, this world works all together and we are striving to assist and benefit all conservation efforts.  We want to give aspiring conservationists around the globe the materials they need to start making a change locally and hope to inspire enough individuals to make this a worldwide project!  With combined determination we can make a bigger and stronger impact to providing the planet with better care and a greater cause. We strive to inspire our communities in taking action for the planet and the creatures within it.  A healthier ocean means a healthier planet and a healthier life for all of us.

Join our team and network as a #OneOceanAmbassador #OneOceanGlobalTeam #GlobalConservation

How to Join:

Email us a completed application (below) along with a CV/Resume to teamoneocean@gmail.com

 In this application you will determine how you want to get involved within your local community to help spread awareness on conservation efforts. This can be things such as public talks, school presentations, social media campaigns, cleanups, or any idea you might have that would set a good example while educating other to join in on the movement! We want to support and highlight your efforts as a global ambassador and ask that you do the same for all of our ambassadors and in exchange we will provide materials and support to make your efforts more impactful!

Check out our other global and youth ambassadors on our MEET OUR TEAM page, or click the link below!

PARTNERS AND AFFILIATES

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Donations

501c3 Federal Tax ID #: 99-0344723

Mahalo nui loa (thank you so much) for your interest in donating to our cause! Your donation will go to items like this or you can sponsor and send these items direct to:

Save The Sea Turtles International PO BOX 940. Haleiwa, HI. 96712.

-Mesh bags 

-scissors/knives to cut fishing line 

-garden gloves  

-buckets/large containers for debris 

-garbage bags (biodegradable or compostable preferred) 

-sifters to separate plastic from sand 

-prizes to award most active participants at monthly cleanups 

-professional grade microphone for recording audio for educational awareness interviews 

-children’s books, coloring books, shark toys/figurines for educational outreach presentations  

-computers for research interns 

—YOUR TIME!  volunteer or donate your time towards a cause, campaign, or project that helps make a positive impact. Check out @OneOceanGlobal for ideas and guidance.

Divisions of One Ocean your donation Also supports:

@OneOceanConservation- Monthly reef and beach cleanups on Oahu and social media awareness campaigns

@OneOceanResearch- Our ongoing correlation studies look at shark movements by species, gender, depth profile, and season. Baseline information for individual animals is recorded, and new sharks are added to our ID program. 

@OneOceanEducation- Complimentary outreach presentations to classrooms and school groups on shark biology, physiology, behavior and ecological importance.

One Ocean Diving

Where to board the vessel:
66-105 Haleiwa Beach Road
Haleiwa HI 96712 USA

Phone: +1-808-649-0018 (Please Text) Office hours: 9am-5pm HST
E-mail: oneoceandiving@gmail.com

1. Meet the boat at the ramp 10 minutes before departure time.

2. Please check in at the BLUE KIOSK prior to boarding the boat!

3. Wait for the boat to arrive if you do not see it in front of the fish scale.

4. *Make sure to arrive early or on time as we depart on schedule.*

5. If INTERNATIONAL please provide an email address that you regularly check when booking!

**CANCELATION POLICY: Full refund only if you call and directly talk to a One Ocean Diving staff member to cancel AT LEAST 24 HOURS prior to your departure time**

*If you notify us via text and email more than 24 hours prior to departure***.

(If you purchase the professional photography package and don't show up the cost for the photo package ONLY will be refunded minus a non-refundable $25 fee to compensate the photographer for their time.)

Please ensure the contact information you provide us is accurate and includes a cell phone so we can text you for cancellations in the event of rough weather.

 All trips are subject to change due to weather! You will be 100% refunded if we need to reschedule due to weather or we will gladly rebook you to another day. Money back guarantee you will see sharks on the Pelagic Shark Snorkel. 

Please keep in mind, our charters have a 4-6 person minimum for the charter to run (depending on the boat schedule of the day). If you are booked on a charter with less than 4-6 people, our office staff will contact you to discuss your options if enough other parties do not book on.

If you are NOT contacted about a cancellation by a One Ocean Diving staff member, expect your charter to run and please arrive on time! 

Boat will dock in between shark shack and white fish scale (scaffolding) opposite the blue kiosk.

How to Find the Boat 

ONE OCEAN DIVING boats launch at Haleiwa Harbor on the North Shore of the island of Oahu.