Fiji Anemonefish
Fiji hosts five species of Anemonefish. The most common are Clark’s Anemonefish, Oragnefin Anemonefish, Pink Anemonefish, Pacific Anemonefish, and Fiji Anemonefish. Continue reading Fiji Anemonefish
Author: ScubaHankNYC
I'm a NYC based Scuba Diver. I share general information on all things scuba diving including dive trip reviews, underwater videos and photographs.
Top 10 Scuba Diving Destination Wishlist
Every January, WordPress offers a #bloganuary writing challenge. Each day during the monthlong challenge, the WordPress team provides prompts to inspire writing and sharing. Today’s writing … Continue reading Top 10 Scuba Diving Destination Wishlist
The Mighty Crocodile Snake Eel
Often dive guides will ask scuba divers to not put their hands in the sand. Their rationale or warning is that you never know what lives … Continue reading The Mighty Crocodile Snake Eel
Ornate Ghost Pipefish – Siladen Island
This is an Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxes) spotted while diving near Siladen island in Indonesia. The species name come from the Greek paradoxos, referring to … Continue reading Ornate Ghost Pipefish – Siladen Island
Bunaken National Park Turtles
Bunaken National Park is a marine park north of Sulawesi island, Indonesia. The park is located near the center of the Coral Triangle and was established as a national park in 1991. Bunaken National Park is also home to a … Continue reading Bunaken National Park Turtles
What is something you want to achieve this year?
This year I would like to accomplish several goals. I think I’ve created a goal list with pretty attainable goals. The challenge is to remain focused, … Continue reading What is something you want to achieve this year?
Wishing Everyone A Happy And Prosperous New Year!
Here’s to another year of fantastic traveling, diving, eating, and drinking! Continue reading Wishing Everyone A Happy And Prosperous New Year!
Scuba Diving the Bligh Waters of Fiji
Fiji is known throughout the scuba diving community as the soft coral capital of the world. Last year, I had the opportunity to dive the famous Bligh Water reef system. During my visit, an approaching storm pushed sediment toward the … Continue reading Scuba Diving the Bligh Waters of Fiji
This Time Last Year – Tiger Shark
We arrived at the on-premise dive shop at Waidroka Bay Resort and were told our first dives would be at a dive site called “Shark Reef.” Divers from around the world visit Fiji to dive with up to 8 different … Continue reading This Time Last Year – Tiger Shark
White-Spotted Crab Feasting
Today, many people are feasting on leftovers like this White-Spotted Hermit Crab. 😂 This underwater clip was captured off the coast of Siladen Island in Indonesia. Happy Holidays! Continue reading White-Spotted Crab Feasting
11:44AM Christmas Scuba Dive
How time flies! Last Christmas, we explored the colorful and healthy coral reef off the coast of Fiji. Happy Holidays! Continue reading 11:44AM Christmas Scuba Dive
Christmas Tree Worm
The Christmas tree worm, known scientifically as Spirobranchus giganteus, is a tube-building worm native to tropical oceans between the Caribbean and Indo-Pacific. The worms’ most distinct features … Continue reading Christmas Tree Worm
A Family of Clark’s Anemonefish in Fiji
Today the sea is flat, and the sun is shining. The dive boats are loaded with tanks and scuba gear. We head towards a new dive site about 45 minutes from the resort. One by one, buddy teams descend along … Continue reading A Family of Clark’s Anemonefish in Fiji
Crocodilefish and Turtle
This was a super cool moment! I was diving along a sea wall in front of an island called Bunaken. Sitting on a ledge was a … Continue reading Crocodilefish and Turtle
Diving the Coral Coast of Fiji
Viti Levu is the largest island in the Republic of Fiji. The island is about 91 miles long and 66 miles wide, covering over 4,000 square miles. The island is so large and diverse that I had to divide my … Continue reading Diving the Coral Coast of Fiji
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