Mexico Scuba Diving

Mexico scuba diving provides some of the most spectacular big-animal encounters on the planet. This collection focuses largely on my expeditions to the Revillagigedo Archipelago (Socorro), where giant mantas, dolphins, and schooling sharks take center stage. Discover the thrill of diving Mexico’s Pacific wild side.

Mexico Marine Life: Sharks, Mantas, Dolphins & Guitarfish

Mexico offers diverse diving experiences on two coasts: the Caribbean, known for warm waters, coral reefs, and distinct cenotes, and the Pacific, characterized by larger marine life and volcanic landscapes. While Caribbean dives focus on seasonal bull sharks, the Pacific features encounters with mantas and dolphins, requiring boats for remote trips.
Diving with Sea Lions at Los Islotes, La Paz Mexico

Diving in the Sea of Cortez is remarkable, particularly off Los Islotes, La Paz, where interactions with playful California sea lions create unforgettable experiences. Their curiosity and intelligence enrich dives, fostering a unique connection between divers and marine life. Ideal conditions from October to May enhance underwater exploration.
A Cenote Diving Adventure from a Decade Ago

The Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico isn’t just about sun-kissed beaches and ancient Mayan ruins. Beneath the surface of this tropical paradise lies a hidden world of wonder: the cenotes. These natural sinkholes, formed by the collapse of limestone bedrock, expose crystal-clear freshwater caverns and caves, offering a unique and breathtaking diving experience. Imagine plunging into…
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 Rays, Sharks, Dolphins, Whales and large schools of fish.
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.
Shark Sunday

These Whitetip Reef Sharks rest during the day and hunt at night in the Pacific Ocean.
Small Creatures Surrounding The Revillagigedo Archipelago

Scuba divers from all over the world travel to the Revillagigedo Archipelago in the Pacific Ocean to see big animals like Manta Rays, Sharks, Whales, etc. While these large creatures are very exciting to observe and the main attraction – they are not always swimming around divers. This underwater video compiles some of the smaller…
Resting Sharks of Revillagigedo Archipelago

Off the Pacific coast of Mexico, the Revillagigedo Islands host many species of shark. Whitetip Reef Sharks are often found huddled together along ocean walls. Scientist believe this might provide protection from larger predators. The sharks are unbothered by Lobster and/or human presence as they rest. On this dive, we observed around 20 to 30…
Sharks and Photographers

Scuba divers surrounding circling sharks to take pictures and videos.
Underwater Sculptures

Inspired by Mitch Teemley‘s 50 Unique Sculptures post, here are images from a few underwater sculpture parks I’ve dived. The sculptures in Grenada and Mexico were designed by Jason deCaires Taylor and the sculpture in Grand Cayman was designed by Simon Morris. Grenada is an island located in the southern Caribbean. The images captured below…