Philippines Scuba Diving
Located at the heart of the Coral Triangle, Philippines scuba diving is a dream for underwater photographers. This section highlights the incredible biodiversity found in the region, featuring world-class macro critter hunting in Dumaguete, vibrant coral gardens, and the sheer variety of marine life that makes this archipelago a must-visit.
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Wildlife Wednesday : Jellyfish
It has been estimated that Jellyfish have been around for millions of years. Jellyfish are found all over the world in both cold and warm, deep and shallow, and along coastal waters. Jellyfish do not have brains, hearts, bones or eyes. Some Jellyfish are able to use their tentacles to sting or paralyse their prey…
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Wordless Wednesday : Sea Anemone
This images was captured in the Philippines.
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Wildlife Wednesday : Moray Eel
Morays Eels constantly open and close their mouths, a behavior that is often perceived as a threat, but the action simply moves water through their gills for respiration. This images was captured off the coast of Oman. Here’s a link to my dive trip review.
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Wordless Wednesday : Sea Creature
During a night dive off the coast of Curaçao, a cornetfish was observed and photographed. The species identified is the Atlantic/Blue-spotted Cornetfish (Fistularia tabacaria), commonly found in the southern Caribbean, highlighting the region’s rich marine biodiversity.
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Wildlife Wednesday : Flamingo Tongue
This is an image of a Flamingo Tongue feeding on soft coral in the Bahamas. Flamingo Tongues (Cyphoma gibbosum) are commonly found on many of the coral reefs in the Caribbean and the tropical western Atlantic. They grow to about 1 inch. I used a Sealife DC2000 compact camera – here’s a link to my…
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Wordless Wednesday : Shark
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Wordless Wednesday : Underwater Cavern
Scuba divers finishing their fresh water cavern dives in the jungles of Mexico.
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Mischievous Sea Lions
The video showcases California Sea Lions at Los Islotes in the Sea Cortez, Mexico, known for their playful interaction with divers. Accessible only by speed boat, dive operations offer inclusive packages for marine excursions. The narrator shares personal experiences diving with curious Sea Lions, capturing moments with a Panasonic GH5 and GoPro.
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Final Dives of 2020
What a weird and challenging year 2020 was for everyone. To wrap it up on a high note, I headed to the Yucatan Peninsula for a change of pace—trading the ocean currents for the still, cathedral-like atmosphere of the Mexican cenotes. I spent my final dives of the year exploring The Pit and Dos Ojos…
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and happiness in the New Year! * The underwater image above was taken in Bonaire by Trent Hebrlee on the morning of December 25, 2015. Hopefully, things will get back to normal in the new year!