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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Venomous and Invasive Lionfish
I shot this video off the coast of Puerto Morelos in Mexico. We were diving a shipwreck called the C-53. The shipwreck attracts a lot of sea creatures. One of the underwater creatures the shipwreck hosts is the Red Lionfish. Lionfish are classified as invasive species throughout the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. They…
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Schooling Fish of Puerto Morelos
I never get tired of watching schooling fish on scuba dives. Puerto Morelos sits right on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef—the largest in the Western Hemisphere and second-largest globally—so “fish storms” are routine here. Expect tight balls of grunts and snappers, shimmering schools of porkfish and spadefish, with jacks and barracuda ghosting the edges. The reef…
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Testing a New Camera Underwater
Breaking in a New Underwater Camera During the pandemic, I decided to invest in a new underwater camera system: the Panasonic GH5 in a Nauticam housing. I’ll get into why I chose this setup in a future post. This was one of the first images I captured with the new rig in Mexico. This Stoplight…
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Scuba Diving Travel During COVID
After 8 months of quarantining, the author traveled to Puerto Morelos, Mexico for a dive trip with friends, motivated by a friend’s new dive shop. They found the travel experience during COVID efficient, with health declarations required for entry. Safety measures were in place throughout the journey, ensuring comfort and security.
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My Tuxedo Wetsuit
The dive crew after two dives at Cenote Tajma Ha I had to say it! My new custom rashguard with hood The Wetsuit Tuxedo and rashguard were both custom made by Sea Gods Wetsuit based in Indonesia. They were made during my last dive trip to Komodo. The process was simple, I visited their shop…
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Scuba Diving with Sweetlips
I was recently reviewing old footage for another project and noticed that I have shot a few different species of Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus). So, I decided to assemble the short video above and add a few fun facts. Sweetlips are fittingly named after their luscious lips. They belong to the genus of Grunts and are closely…
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Black & White Underwater Images
In my opinion, black and white underwater images are often overlooked and somewhat underrated. Most people think they are getting the most out their digital camera by shooting in super sharp color, especially underwater photographers. Don’t get me wrong, sharp and colorful images are fantastic. However, sometimes I feel black & white images do a…
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Moray Eels on the Hunt
A few days ago, a friend asked if I ever observed a fish eat another fish while on a dive. “Of course“, I answered. And I continued to elaborated that I have witnessed and captured on video several fish during their natural predation. I have also watched shark feedings in the Sint Maarten, Bahamas and…
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WORLD REEF DAY
What is World Reef Day? June 1st, is a call to action for consumers, businesses, and organizations to reflect on the delicate ecosystem of our ocean’s coral reefs. The day brings together the general public and opinion leaders to create active change through education and engagement. Why should we act now? Coral reefs cover less than…
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Observing Spotted Eagle Rays
The Spotted Eagle Ray is one of my favorite in the ray family. Spotted Eagle Rays are one of the most distinctive species of rays due to the white spots and ring across their dorsal surface and triangular disc or “wings”.