Sharks
Sharks are vital to the health of our oceans, yet often misunderstood. Here you will find my dedicated archive of sharks, featuring footage and photos of Sand Tigers in North Carolina, massive Whale Sharks, and apex predators from the Pacific. Join me in celebrating these majestic animals and learning why their conservation is critical.
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Wordless Wednesday : Seabirds
More images from Mexico can be found here.
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Wildlife Wednesday : Lionfish
Habitat and Distribution Lionfish are iconic inhabitants of coral reef ecosystems, where their distinctive striped appearance and flowing fins make them one of the ocean’s most recognizable species. These fascinating fish are widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, thriving in tropical and subtropical waters from the Red Sea and East Africa to French Polynesia and the southern coast…
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Wordless Wednesday : Scuba Diver
Move arrows in the middle to compare black & white and color photo. More images and videos to follow from the Maldives expedition.
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Wildlife Wednesday : Hermit Crab
There are over 800 species of hermit crabs divided into two groups – marine and land. Most underwater hermit crabs require shelter produced by other organisms or risk being defenseless. Hermit crabs pick shells that help them increase mobility along with security. Most aquatic hermit crabs are omnivores. The hermit crab above is feasting on…
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Turtle Hatchlings – Laamu, Maldives
A few days ago around 11am, the staff at Six Senses Resort notified us the sea turtles were emerging from the sand and heading to the Indian Ocean. The biologists & staff contained the turtles on the beach for a few minutes to help increase the population and prevent predators from capturing them before they…
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Wordless Wednesday : Chalinidae Sponge
Chalinids are filter feeders that process suspended particles and dissolved organics. Some Indo-Pacific Chalinula—notably C. nematifera—can overgrow living corals and are monitored as potential coral-killing/encrusting competitors in parts of the region (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, E. Pacific introductions). Category: Sponges Phylum: Porifera Class: Demospongiae Order: Haplosclerida Family: Chalinidae Genus: Chalinula (historically “Nara” de Laubenfels, 1954) Location:…
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Wildlife Wednesday : Translucent Creatures
Many translucent creatures thrive in the nutrient-rich waters of Mexico. Here is a sample of underwater life from dives sites in Cabo Pulmo and Gordon Banks. There was a lot of plankton in the water allowing marine creatures to openly feed during the day. The creatures in this video did not seem to mind scuba…
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5, honors the Mexican Army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. While a minor holiday in Mexico, it has become a significant celebration of Mexican culture in the U.S. The author shares personal experiences and favorite foods, including guacamole.
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Wildlife Wednesday : Banded Guitarfish
The Banded Guitarfish, found off Cabo San Lucas, is a species within the Rhinobatidae family, inhabiting East Pacific waters from California to Mazatlan. This calm species resembles sharks and thrives in nutrient-rich waters during Winter and Spring, preferring rocky or sandy ocean areas. Observers can safely dive near them.
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Wordless Wednesday : Sharks
These images were captured off the coast of the Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico. Wordless Wednesday Wildlife Wednesday