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St. Vincent Sunset
The sunset at Mariners Hotel in St. Vincent offers a breathtaking spectacle as vibrant colors illuminate the sky over the Caribbean Sea. The beauty of the tropical surroundings creates a serene atmosphere, inviting viewers to connect with nature. As night falls, the timeless charm of St. Vincent remains ever-present.
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Water Water Everywhere – S.S. Sapona
The S.S. Sapona, a concrete cargo steamer built in 1911 by Henry Ford, was initially intended for World War I but was sold for commercial use after the war ended. It became a bootlegging vessel during Prohibition, was seized by the government, and now lies as a iconic wreck off Bimini, attracting divers.
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Frogfish in St. Vincent
Frogfish are a group of fish belonging to the family Antennariidae, known for their unusual appearance and unique hunting strategy. These fish are often called Anglerfish or Frogfish because they have a modified dorsal fin that resembles a fishing rod with a lure attached to the end. The lure, known as an esca, is typically…
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A Caribbean Lionfish Story
Once upon a time, a Lionfish named Leo lived in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. Leo was magnificent with long, flowing fins and vibrant, brilliant brown and white stripes. He lived among the coral reefs and was known as the king of the sea, feared and respected by all the sea creatures. One day,…
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Nightlapse Video From Port Elizabeth, Bequia
Bequia is the second-largest island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It’s about 9 miles from Kingston in Saint Vincent. The island is super safe and quiet. I came to the island to scuba dive, of course. By happenstance, none of the hotel rooms near the dive shops and in the port were available. Instead…
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Fiji Anemonefish
Fiji is home to five native anemonefish species: Clark’s Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), Orangefin Anemonefish (Amphiprion chrysopterus), Pink Anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion), Pacific Anemonefish (Amphiprion pacificus), and the Fiji Anemonefish (Amphiprion barberi). Among them, the Fiji Anemonefish stands out as a regional species found in Fiji and nearby island groups, making it especially interesting for divers and…
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Top 10 Scuba Diving Destination Wishlist
Every January, WordPress offers a #bloganuary writing challenge. Each day during the monthlong challenge, the WordPress team provides prompts to inspire writing and sharing. Today’s writing prompt challenge is: If you had a billion US dollars, how would you spend it? I would definitely not spend it all in one shot. However, some money would…
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The Mighty Crocodile Snake Eel
The crocodile snake eel burrows into the sand with only its eyes and snout showing. It looks more like a lurking myth than a real animal. I first met this unusual eel while diving near Siladen Island, Indonesia. It was on a sandy slope where the reef faded into open water. What seemed at first…
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Ornate Ghost Pipefish – Siladen Island
This is an Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxes) spotted while diving near Siladen island in Indonesia. The species name come from the Greek paradoxos, referring to this fish’s unusual external features. Ghost pipefishes are related to seahorses.
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Bunaken National Park Turtles
Bunaken National Park is a marine park north of Sulawesi island, Indonesia. The park is located near the center of the Coral Triangle and was established as a national park in 1991. Bunaken National Park is also home to a large resident population of sea turtles. We lost count of how many turtles we saw…