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Trying An Underwater Scooter
From the moment I saw James Bond and Emilio Largo use underwater scooters in the movie Thunderball, I knew this would be something I would like to try. A few weeks ago, the opportunity presented itself and I was able to execute two dives with an Suex XJOY underwater scooter. Underwater scooters are also know…
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Wildlife Wednesday : Frogfish
Frogfish are notable for their oddly-shaped bodies and the ability to change color to blend into its environment. They are solitary creatures and they do no interact unless they are mating. Frogfish are carnivores and will consume other fish, crustaceans, and even other frogfish. There are over 47 different species of frogfish. Most of these…
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Seahorse Saturday: Caribbean to the Coral Triangle
Seahorses thrive in diverse marine environments, with the Indo-Pacific region showcasing the highest variety of species, such as the Pygmy and Thorny seahorses. In contrast, finding seahorses in the Caribbean, particularly in Curaçao, requires careful searching. Unique biological traits include paternal care and remarkable camouflage abilities.
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6 Minute Break : Coral Reefs
Six minutes of calm and peaceful underwater sights and sounds. The footage was captured along the coral reefs of Egypt. Lots of tiny fish dashing in and out of beautiful coral reefs. Perfect for a short break. Music: I Am Running Down the Long Hallway of Viewmont Elementary by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a…
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Fluorescent Friday : Hurghada Departure
Some underwater creatures can absorb light and re-emit it at longer wavelengths. Scuba divers and photographers use yellow filters on masks and lenses to observe and capture these phenomena during night dives in the Red Sea, Egypt. Additional camera setup details for capturing fluorescent images are provided in the content.
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Wordless Wednesday : Anchor Chain
Image captured with a Panasonic Lumix GH5 and edited with Lumiar 4.
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What’s It Like To Paint Underwater?
Recently, I was on a liveaboard dedicated to scuba diving in the Red Sea. The ship offered underwater painting instruction by a talented dive instructor and underwater artist, Olga Nikitina. Olga earned a degree in Interior Design from Ulyanovsk State University in 2006 and in 2008 she became a scuba diver. In 2015, Olga became…
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More Sharks
If you haven’t noticed, I love diving with sharks. Sharks are one of the most misunderstood creatures in the ocean which humans senselessly kill at an unsustainable rate. Below are a few fun images I’ve captured over the last few years. Bull Sharks circling above, off the coast of Playa del Carmen. Reef Sharks resting…
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Sights and Sounds From Fiji
Images and video from Voli Voli Beach Resort and Waidroka Bay Resort in Fiji.
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Aeolid Nudibranch in Color
The author shares a colorful image of an Aeolid Nudibranch, highlighting its natural purple hue, captured on Fiji’s north coast. This follows a previous black and white presentation of the same subject. The author asks readers for their preference between the two images, inviting engagement in the comments.