Phyllidia nudibranchs are a type of sea slug found in tropical waters worldwide. These marine creatures are known for their distinctive colors and patterns, making them … Continue reading Phyllidia: Nature’s Living Jewels
Often called the “Soft Coral Capital of the World,” Fiji delivers an explosion of color underwater. In this section, you will find images and reports from the vibrant reefs of the Bligh Water and the shark-filled depths of Beqa Lagoon, showcasing why these islands are a favorite for wide-angle photography.
Phyllidia nudibranchs are a type of sea slug found in tropical waters worldwide. These marine creatures are known for their distinctive colors and patterns, making them … Continue reading Phyllidia: Nature’s Living Jewels
The author expresses deep gratitude for winning first place in the Big Apple Divers Video Contest at Beneath the Sea on March 26, 2023. They thank the judges for recognizing their work and appreciate the chance to share their passion for underwater videography with others in the diving community. Continue reading 2 Minutes and 12 Sea Slugs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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