Back to Bonaire: 6 Years Later - Scuba Hank NYC

Back to Bonaire: 6 Years Later

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Six years have passed since my last dive in Bonaire, a Caribbean sanctuary revered by North American scuba enthusiasts. The island’s commitment to marine conservation, dating back to the 1970s, has helped preserve its underwater ecosystem. Divers enjoy the flexibility of exploring dive sites from the shore or by boat, often combining boat dives in the morning with shore dives in the afternoon. Below are some snapshots from my initial days of diving here.

Back to Bonaire: 6 Years Later - Scuba Hank NYC
Back to Bonaire: 6 Years Later - Scuba Hank NYC
Back to Bonaire: 6 Years Later - Scuba Hank NYC

Dedicated initiatives are underway to nurture and rejuvenate coral reefs, vital for preserving marine biodiversity. Numerous groups have established coral nurseries to revitalize damaged coral ecosystems.

Back to Bonaire: 6 Years Later - Scuba Hank NYC
Back to Bonaire: 6 Years Later - Scuba Hank NYC
Back to Bonaire: 6 Years Later - Scuba Hank NYC

Moray Eel, Fireworm, Lionfish, Stonefish

Back to Bonaire: 6 Years Later - Scuba Hank NYC
Back to Bonaire: 6 Years Later - Scuba Hank NYC
Lionfish
Back to Bonaire: 6 Years Later - Scuba Hank NYC

Another friendly Moray Eel.

A Moray Eel waiting to catch its next meal.
Back to Bonaire: 6 Years Later - Scuba Hank NYC

Divers Heading Back to the Boat

Late Night View of the Dive Shop.

Back to Bonaire: 6 Years Later - Scuba Hank NYC
Back to Bonaire: 6 Years Later - Scuba Hank NYC

Continuing to practice my night photography.

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FROM THE DEPTHS

This is a Southern Teardrop Crab — Pelia rotunda — a small Caribbean reef crab that can be incredibly easy to miss unless you’re moving slowly and looking closely. This is the Caribbean Pen Shrimp (Pontonia mexicana). Normally, you’ll only find these glass-like macro marvels tucked safely inside the mantle cavity of a living pen shell. Seeing one completely out in the open is rare enough, but watching it jump on and then off my divemaster's arm was a great encounter.

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4 responses to “Back to Bonaire: 6 Years Later”

  1. Flowerpoet Avatar
    Flowerpoet

    It’s heartening to learn of these heroic efforts to save marine biodiversity and coral ecosystems in these challenging times. I do love seeing Nature appreciated and respected.

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    1. ScubaHankNYC Avatar
      ScubaHankNYC

      I completely agree with you. It’s incredibly uplifting to witness the dedication and hard work being poured into preserving marine biodiversity and coral ecosystems.

      Reply
  2. shoestringdiary Avatar
    shoestringdiary

    Love that green moray eel! I wish they would do this kind of conservation on a wider scale here in the Philippines. There are many such efforts – kudos to the people behind – but more on a local level.

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    1. ScubaHankNYC Avatar
      ScubaHankNYC

      They are doing a impressive job in Dumaguete. Although, they are using a different technique than Bonaire.

      Reply

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