The beaches and the beautiful waters are the most important reasons that people travel to Hawaii. Here you can find everything from white beaches, inviting for a swim and enjoy the time in the sun, until magnificent coral reefs with abundant marine life, wild and rocky coastline and some of the world's best waves for surfing. There are some rules be respected to ensure the safety and fun in the ocean. Ocean movements Tourists sometimes underestimate the power of currents and waves of Hawaii. Rule number one is do not give it back to the ocean. There can be a dangerous wave and you can not guess when they will appear. If you are near

water, always watch the waves. Never swim or use a kayak if you are alone. There can be no ordinary visible from the shore and can be found in big trouble if you come across with. If in doubt, ask the lifesavers on the conditions of the ocean at the time of swimming. They are there to protect him, but equally, do not risk. Ocean creatures Jellyfish-especially after the rains and between 9 and 12 days after the full moon you may encounter jellyfish. One of the most common is the Portuguese caravel . They are very small, but their bite is extremely painful. You can recognize them by their long, thin and blue tentacles. Commonly seen in the sand may have the appearance of gelatin transparent blue with small areas. Do not enter the water when you see one of these. In the event of being bitten, a local remedy is to place a softener of meat in affected areas. A quick remedy is to use the premises between urine on the affected skin, is not a very pleasant, but once they feel the heat, you do not mind too much. Do not use vinegar because it can make the pain worse, and in no case will scratch. It is advisable to rinse the skin with sea water or fresh water as much as you can. If you have difficulty breathing, it may be that you're having an allergic reaction, in this case, you should ask callers to the emergency immediately. Sharks - Once you get into the water, its place in the food chain changes, and not in their favor. But do not worry, does not happen often that a swimmer, diver, surfer or suffer injuries or die because of a shark. The chances of that happen are smaller than those of being hit by a car in Waikiki. Only you must use common sense and follow basic rules while enjoying the ocean. Most of the attacks by sharks occur when they confuse humans with animals that normally form part of its menu. If you are on top of a table, it may seem, for them, a seal. That's why most of the attacks have been aimed at surfers, but the number of cases is very low if you count the thousands and thousands of surfers who practice in the ocean each day. Try to surf in groups, avoid doing so at night and early morning and, above all, keep an eye on what goes on around them. Some attacks occurred in turbid waters, sharks do not see very well and maybe want to discover what it is moving. Also avoid swimming or diving near the port, or a busy route for ships, as well as in the mouths of rivers. When practicing with your snorkel (snorkeling), try not to do so in the middle of a school of fish and takes into account the movements of marine animals around them. If you get irregular and fast, then it must return to the beach as soon as possible. Do not be trusted to protect the dolphins as they too will flee if they feel that approximates a shark. Always stay close to his boat and be careful when you play with Flipper and his friends. Other marine animals Brunettes - These eels are usually harmless unless they feel threatened. They live in caves in the reefs. When you see an opening in the coral and rocks, not to support his hand, not even close to the opening. When you see an eel swimming near where you are, stay calm and not close to her. Allow to follow his path, do not try to touch it, so it does not touch you. Turtles - The "honua" or green turtles are very common in Hawaii, although they are endangered. They need our protection and are definitely not dangerous. They can only get to bite if they feel threatened. Be careful and respect for these creatures as elegant and ancient of the islands. When you find one in the ocean, keep distance and just enjoy his presence. In some areas as Laneakea Beach on the north coast of Oahu, the turtles are accustomed to humans fed with the seaweed and can react amicably when they are found in the ocean. There may be surrounded by a large number of turtles that it inspected curiously, this situation can be intimidating, but fear not, or make fast movements around them. Neither the touch, the turtles are very sensitive to some bacteria and we must protect them, since there is a large number of them. Sea urchins - Its needles and the poison that contain within them can be extremely painful once you entered your skin. Inhabit the reefs, are sometimes visible, others are hiding in small corners. Do not touch and watch their steps once in the water. Corals - The edges of the reefs can be sharp and can cut your skin without your knowledge. Be careful when stepping on and when surfing and boogie boarding practice on a reef in shallow water