Some white sandy beaches owe their creation to an unexpected source: parrotfish poop. These vibrantly-colored fish eat algae, dead organic matter, and coral, with their gizzard-like digestive system producing smooth, white, sandy particles. This process replenishes and creates beaches. Thus, parrotfish play a vital role in coastal ecosystems as nature’s sand sculptors. Continue reading Crop Dusting Bonaire
The year started with an explosion of color and underwater exploration as I joined Big Apple Divers on a trip to Bonaire. The island truly lives up to its name as “Divers Paradise,” offering crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and accessible shore diving. The trip was filled with exhilarating underwater adventures and camaraderie with fellow divers. Continue reading Big Apple Divers’ Splash into Bonaire
The Caribbean island of Bonaire, a haven for scuba divers, boasts a strong commitment to marine conservation dating back to the 1970s. Divers enjoy exploring both boat and shore dive sites, with initiatives in place to rejuvenate and nurture vital coral reefs. The island’s efforts to preserve its underwater ecosystem are showcased through exclusive snapshots. Continue reading Back to Bonaire: 6 Years Later
The post describes preparing for a dive in Bonaire, feeling unfamiliar as the photo subject, and expressing excitement about capturing underwater images. The poster acknowledges Mike and Adam for providing the images. Continue reading Occasional Focus: The Infrequent Moments I’m Captured Through the Lens
Bonaire is a small Caribbean island renowned for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life. One of the island’s most prized inhabitants is the Caribbean lobster, … Continue reading Night Life – Bonaire
The Smooth Trunkfish is a member of the Ostraciidae (Boxfish) family. It is found throughout the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and subtropical parts of the western Atlantic Ocean. Smooth Trunkfish use their protuberant lips to expel a jet of … Continue reading Fish of the Week: Smooth Trunkfish
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and happiness in the New Year! * The underwater image above was taken in … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
A few days ago, a friend asked if I ever observed a fish eat another fish while on a dive. “Of course“, I answered. And I continued to elaborated that I have witnessed and captured on video several fish during … Continue reading Moray Eels on the Hunt
The Spotted Eagle Ray is one of my favorite in the ray family. Spotted Eagle Rays are one of the most distinctive species of rays due to the white spots and ring across their dorsal surface and triangular disc or “wings”. Continue reading Observing Spotted Eagle Rays
Bonaire is one of my favorite islands in the Caribbean for shore diving. Bonaire is located in the southwestern region of the Caribbean, very close to Venezuela. The region is also referred to as the Lesser Antilles. It’s also part … Continue reading Bonaire: A Shore Diving Jewel in the Caribbean
