Close-up of an Aldabra giant tortoise behind a metal fence, with another tortoise in the background.

Surface Interval

Scuba diving is only part of the story. The moments in between round out the dive experience—from astrophotography and sunsets to cloudscapes and wildlife sightings. Browse the galleries and see what the surface has to offer.

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Astrophotography

Once the sun sets, it’s all about the night sky.

Cloudscape Photography

Layers, light, and movement—clouds worth watching between dives.

Wildlife on Land

Encounters with the animals that live topside, from the beach to the bush.

Sunsets

The day’s last light, captured from the shore or the boat.