Motivational Monday : Chromodoris
This Nudibranch is called Chromodoris. It was spotted near Waidroka Bay in Fiji. Music by DJ Henry Hall Continue reading Motivational Monday : Chromodoris
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.
Sneaky Shark on Reef Patrol
This Whitetip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) circled us several times. Each time, the shark circled closer and closer. On this pass, the sneaky shark approached us from the bottom of the reef and came in for a closer inspection. I … Continue reading Sneaky Shark on Reef Patrol
Yellow-Spotted Flatworm (Thysanozoon nigropapillosum)
This is a Yellow-Spotted Flatworm (Thysanozoon nigropapillosum). It is a species of polyclad flatworms belonging to the family Pseudocerotidae. We spotted this lovely creature while diving off the coast of Fiji. Our dive guide referred to this enchanting invertebrate as … Continue reading Yellow-Spotted Flatworm (Thysanozoon nigropapillosum)
Pacific Ocean Sharks
Socorro Island is a small volcanic island part of the Revillagigedo Archipelago. Scuba divers visit this remote island chain in the Pacific Ocean to see big animals underwater. The nutrient-rich ocean currents attract a wide variety of animals like Manta … Continue reading Pacific Ocean Sharks
Trunkfish Tuesday
One of my favorite fish to observe in the Caribbean is the Smooth Trunkfish. For some reason it remind me of a disco. 😀 The Smooth Trunkfish is also known as Lactophrys triqueter. It’s a species of boxfish commonly found … Continue reading Trunkfish Tuesday
Underwater Critters From Viti Levu
All photos were captured underwater in the southern region of Viti Levu. Viti Levu is the largest island in the Republic of Fiji. Fiji hosts many different species of colorful nudibranchs and flatworms. Many scuba divers find sea slugs boring but I find them fascinating. Click on the images to enlarge and scroll through the gallery. Bonus Anemonefish and Giant Clam images. Thanks to the dive staff and support team at Waidroka Bay Resort. Additional images from Fiji can be found here. Continue reading Underwater Critters From Viti Levu
Beqa Lagoon Coral Reef
Here’s a short clip of a beautiful and pristine coral reef in Fiji. The underwater clip was filmed several months ago in the southern region of Viti Levu in an area called Beqa Lagoon. Viti Levu is the largest island … Continue reading Beqa Lagoon Coral Reef
National Sea Slug Day
Today is national Sea Slug Day and one of my favorite sea slugs is the mighty Nudibranch. Nudibranchs are a group of soft-bodied marine gastropod molluscs which shed their shells after … Continue reading National Sea Slug Day
Schooling Fish and Circling Sharks
Lost in nature and memorized by large schools of fish with circling sharks waiting for an opportunity. I slowly drift into a dangerous pathway in the open ocean. Continue reading Schooling Fish and Circling Sharks
Underwater Images From St. Vincent
All of the images in the underwater gallery below were captured off the coast of St. Vincent in the Caribbean. St. Vincent is known as the … Continue reading Underwater Images From St. Vincent
Critter Capital of the Caribbean
Recently I was able to spend a few days scuba diving in St. Vincent which has been rightly labeled as the “Critter Capital of the Caribbean”. The short video below highlights some of the amazing creature I observed in just … Continue reading Critter Capital of the Caribbean
Pederson Cleaner Shrimp with Eggs
Pederson Cleaner Shrimp caring for it eggs. These images were captured in St. Vincent. Continue reading Pederson Cleaner Shrimp with Eggs
Dive Guides Make Fish Identification Easy
I spent a few days scuba diving in St. Vincent with the wonderful team at Dive St. Vincent. The marine ecosystem is quite healthy and abundant … Continue reading Dive Guides Make Fish Identification Easy
Cuttlefish Monday
A Cuttlefish is a swimming marine mollusk that resembles a broad squid, having eight arms and two long tentacles that are used for grabbing prey. Its internal skeleton is cuttlebone, which it uses for adjusting buoyancy. The lifespan of cuttlefish … Continue reading Cuttlefish Monday
World Octopus Day
Today we celebrate World Octopus Day! The octopus is one of the most iconic creatures in nature. There are over 300 species of Octopus and they can be found in every ocean of the world. The scientific Latin term octopus was derived from Ancient Greek ὀκτώπους, … Continue reading World Octopus Day
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