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Face to Face with a Sand Tiger Shark in North Carolina
Sand tiger sharks are commonly found off the coast of North Carolina, particularly near shipwrecks, due to abundant prey and shelter. While their appearance may seem intimidating, they are generally docile. The region supports large aggregations of these sharks, attracting divers and boosting local ecotourism during the summer months.
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Chasing Clouds – Heading to Seychelles
The author shares photos taken during a flight from Qatar to the Seychelles, highlighting the captivating cloud formations viewed from the window. The shifting colors and textures create a mesmerizing experience, emphasizing the idyllic atmosphere as the plane descends. This captures the essence of the Chasing Clouds photographic series.
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Shooting the Moon – Seychelles
While waiting to dive in the Seychelles, I enjoyed the night sky from Blue Hill hotel on Mahé Island. The hotel’s elevation provided a perfect view of the shipping port and clear skies for astrophotography. With my 100–400mm lens, I captured stunning celestial details. More diving adventures to come!
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Keep Your Eye On The Camera
While diving off the coast of the Seychelles, I came across a tightly packed school of soldierfish. With their vivid reddish and silver coloring and oversized eyes, they’re surprisingly photogenic and usually unbothered by divers. Luckily, they all faced the camera at the same time. It felt like they were posing for the perfect group…
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Shark Emerges from the Shadows | Maldives Channel Dive
Filmed in the Maldives near Laamu Atoll, this moment unfolded in a channel between two inhabited islands. A lone shark patrolled the current, effortlessly weaving through a massive school of fish. As the school approached, the shark disappeared into their formation, camouflaged by motion and shadows. Then, in an instant, it broke from the pack…
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Silver Reef Sunset
The Silver Reef Dive Resort in Dauin features a rooftop restaurant boasting stunning views of the Sulu Sea and Apo Island. Guests enjoy magical sunsets while dining. Committed to sustainable hospitality, the resort uses repurposed shipping containers and offers eco-friendly amenities, enhancing comfort while respecting the marine environment.
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Find a Rainbow
Today is National Find A Rainbow Day. Although I didn’t find a rainbow today, I recalled discovering one during a St. Lawrence River Dive trip last year. This memorable experience occurred while diving between Ontario, Canada, and New York, United States.
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Venomous and Mesmerizing: Meet the Striped Eel Catfish of Dauin
The striped eel catfish (Plotosus lineatus) is a common sight in the waters of Dauin, Philippines, especially in sandy or rocky areas near coral reefs. These fish are easy to recognize because of their long bodies, black and white stripes, and whisker-like barbels around their mouths. The barbels help them feel around for food in…