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Scuba Diving Related Movies & COVID-19
Yesterday, I made a hard yet easy decision to cancel my dive trip to the Red Sea later this month. First, I received a message that stated one of my flights was rescheduled which affected my entire itinerary. So, I had no other choice but to cancel everything considering the current events. Meanwhile, here in…
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Compact Moments : NY Underwater Photographic Society
The New York Underwater Photographic Society (NYUPS) is a sub-group of the Big Apple Divers dive club. Big Apple Divers is one of the largest dive clubs in New York. The club was founded in 1971 by local scuba divers and instructors and operates as a not-for-profit organization. Each month, Big Apple Divers hosts a…
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Stunning Manta Rays of Komodo
The first time I saw a Manta Ray while scuba diving was in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. The breathtaking experience lasted only one or two minutes before the Manta swam away. However, spending 90 minutes looking for them was definitely worth while. And since that trip, Manta dives have never disappointed. During my recent trip to…
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A Few More Underwater Images From Dumaguete
I spent a week diving off the coasts of Dumaguete, Dauin and Apo Island in the Philippines. My friends and I basically ate, dived and slept. I created a lot of video and photographs underwater. After all, we were scuba diving about 4-5 times per day for a week. Previously, I posted my top 10…
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Night Diving in Komodo
During a week-long trip aboard the Indo Aggressor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia, nightly dives revealed unique marine life, showcased in a video featuring animals like the Decorator Crab and Blue-Spotted Stingray. The author expresses interest in night diving, noting its ability to unveil creatures typically unseen during the day.
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Underwater Photography in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
Few dive destinations deliver the same mix of reef drama, macro surprises, and pelagic encounters as Komodo National Park, Indonesia. One dive can give you a reef manta ray sweeping through current over a coral bommie, while the next reveals a painted frogfish, pygmy seahorse, or tube-dwelling anemone with shrimp hiding in plain sight. That…
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10 Cool Underwater Moments In Komodo
I spend a few days diving off the Indo Aggressor. We did most of our diving off the coast of the Komodo Island. Next week, I’ll post a full review of my dive liveaboard experience but for now here are my favorite moments underwater from the trip. Here’s a link to my underwater camera set-up.
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Creatures in Underwater Caverns – Diving Gili Biaha and Gili Tepekong
I dove at Gili Biaha and Gili Tepekong with Atlantis Diving Bali. The efficient operation included hotel transfers and discounted gear use. Despite poor visibility, we spotted sharks, nudibranchs, and vibrant coral. The dives featured strong currents but provided a wealth of marine life, making for an unforgettable experience.
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The Magical and Deadly Blue-Ringed Octopus
While diving in Dauin, Philippines, the author encountered a Blue-Ringed Octopus, one of the most venomous marine creatures, capable of killing 26 humans with its neurotoxin, Tetrodotoxin. This octopus, commonly found in tropical reefs, uses jet propulsion for swimming. More content from the dive will be released soon.
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10 Cool Underwater Critters in Dauin | Philippines
I spent a week scuba diving near Dauin and Apo Island in the Philippines, capturing various marine life with a Sealife Camera. My favorite sightings included nudibranchs, seahorses, and frogfish. Diving was organized by Atmosphere Resort, and I plan to share dive videos soon.