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.
Manta Monday : Revillagigedo Archipelago
Scuba divers from all around the world visit Mexico to observe giant Manta Rays and other creatures in this unique ecosystem. “Manta” is Spanish for “cloak” which refers to their large blanket-shaped bodies. Giant manta rays are the largest rays … Continue reading Manta Monday : Revillagigedo Archipelago
Wildlife Wednesday : Shark Diving
About 7 years ago, a local dive shop organized a July dive trip to the Bahamas. The pinnacle dive is a shark feed with Caribbean Reef Sharks. This was a very special dive because it was the first time I … Continue reading Wildlife Wednesday : Shark Diving
Wordless Wednesday : Statue & Diver
A Lobster vs. A Pile of Sharks
Here’s a nice entry for Wildlife Wednesday. A brave Lobster skillfully navigates a pile of Whitetip Reef Sharks on a ledge of a reef. This occured on our first day of diving the Revillagigedo Archipelago (Socorro Islands). Most scuba divers … Continue reading A Lobster vs. A Pile of Sharks
Turtle Tuesday: King of Komodo
Great Moments with Turtles More Sea Turtles Continue reading Turtle Tuesday: King of Komodo
Wordless Wednesday : Tanks & Cameras
Black and White Underwater – Maldives
The underwater world is full of vibrant colors. As an underwater image-maker, sometimes we need to light our subject to bring out these exciting and rich colors. Occasionally, it is better to go back to basics and produce black & … Continue reading Black and White Underwater – Maldives
Weird Wildlife Wednesday : Graeffe’s Sea Cucumber
Graeffe’s Sea Cucumber (Pearsonothuria graeffei) is found in the tropical Indo-Pacific Ocean. Pearsonothuria graeffei is a scavenger and roams around on the seabed sifting through sediment with its feeding tentacles. Pearsonothuria graeffei is a roughly cylindrical, thin-walled sea cucumber that grows to about 12 inches … Continue reading Weird Wildlife Wednesday : Graeffe’s Sea Cucumber
Wordless Wednesday : Seabirds
More images from Mexico can be found here. Continue reading Wordless Wednesday : Seabirds
Wildlife Wednesday : Lionfish
Dwells in coral reefs Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific Hunts small fish and mobile invertebrates Uses its large fins to corner prey Venomous Mature lionfish can spawn … Continue reading Wildlife Wednesday : Lionfish
Wordless Wednesday : Scuba Diver
Move arrows in the middle to compare black & white and color photo. More images and videos to follow from the Maldives expedition. Continue reading Wordless Wednesday : Scuba Diver
Wildlife Wednesday : Hermit Crab
There are over 800 species of hermit crabs divided into two groups – marine and land. Most underwater hermit crabs require shelter produced by other organisms … Continue reading Wildlife Wednesday : Hermit Crab
Turtle Hatchlings – Laamu, Maldives
A few days ago around 11am, the staff at Six Senses Resort notified us the sea turtles were emerging from the sand and heading to the Indian Ocean. The biologists & staff contained the turtles on the beach for a … Continue reading Turtle Hatchlings – Laamu, Maldives
Wordless Wednesday : Sponge
Category: Sponges Phylum: Porifera Class: Demospongiae Family: Chalinidae Species: Nara Location: Laamu, Maldives (House Reef of Six Senses, Laamu) Underwater camera set-up: Panasonic GH5 and Nauticam … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday : Sponge
