Mexico
While famous for its Pacific big animal encounters, Mexico offers a diverse range of underwater experiences. From the cenotes of the Yucatán to the vibrant reefs of Cozumel and the open ocean giants of Baja, this archive covers my travels across a country that is truly a top-tier destination for ocean lovers.
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Morning Dives in Tavernier, Florida
A few weeks ago, a few friends and I made plans to visit dive sites where Goliath Groupers congregate off the coast of West Palm Beach in Florida. This would be a quick weekend “dive and dash” consisting of about 4-6 dives. Unfortunately, a hurricane ripped through the area a week before our visit. So,…
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Scuba Diving Tulamben
After leaving Nusa Lembongan, my next dive destination was Tulamben, located in the north-eastern region of Bali. Tulamben is north of the Nusa Islands. However, before I headed to Tulamben, I decided to spend a few days in Seminyak at the Dash Hotel. Note, there might be a more efficient way to travel from Nusa Lembongan to…
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Scuba Diving Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida
Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida are small neighboring islands located off the southeastern coast of Bali, Indonesia. And just off the southern coast of Nusa Penida resides a population of Manta Rays. The Manta Rays can be observed year-round which is fantastic if you have a limited schedule for leisure dive travel. The Manta Rays…
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Scuba Diving with Napoleon Wrasse in Egypt
During our recent dive trip to the Red Sea, we encounter a few curious Napoleon Wrasse’s. The accompanied video shows how close they came to my lens and also other divers. I shot these underwater video clips with a Gopro Hero 6 Black and edited in Final Cut Pro X. Our liveaboard for the week,…
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Wetsuit Manufacturer Warranty
When I was a kid, my first job was delivering the local newspaper to my neighbors after school and on the weekends. It wasn’t a lot of money, but it was enough for a 12-year-old. After a few months, I saved enough to buy a piece of (non-scuba) electronic gear. It was a mid-range piece…
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Observing Jellyfish in the Red Sea, Egypt
Here are a few fun facts about Jellyfish I took a few images and converted the into black and white with Final Cut Pro X. We were diving off the Red Sea Aggressor I and were on the Southern, St. John and Daedalus itinerary.
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Shooting with a Sealife DC2000 Compact Camera in Egypt
Review of scuba diving with a Sealife DC2000 compact camera in Egypt.
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Bonaire: A Shore Diving Jewel in the Caribbean
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 of an island grouping called the ABC islands which includes Aruba and Curacao. The ABC…
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Scuba Diving with Egyptian Dugongs
The author recounts their first scuba diving experience in Egypt’s Red Sea, with hopes of spotting Dugongs. Guided by Amr Mohamed, they successfully observed these elusive marine mammals after waiting underwater. However, subsequent dives were hampered by other divers. The experience highlighted the rich marine life and the author’s appreciation for Amr’s guidance.
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Night Scuba Diving: Tips, Videos & Nocturnal Reef Life
Why Night Diving Feels Creepy (But Isn’t) Let’s be honest: diving into dark water in the middle of the ocean feels a little creepy. For many divers, the apprehension of low-light conditions is enough to keep them on the boat. But as a cinematographer, I’ve found that the reef’s true personality only emerges after the…