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Octopus, Scuba Diving10 Comments

World Octopus Day

October 8, 2022October 7, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

Today we celebrate World Octopus Day! The octopus is one of the most iconic creatures in nature. There are over 300 species of Octopus and they can be found in every ocean of the world. The scientific Latin term octopus was derived from Ancient Greek ὀκτώπους, … Continue reading World Octopus Day

Philippines Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving4 Comments

This Week Seven Years Ago

August 25, 2022August 18, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

Images from my first underwater camera and first dive trip to the Philippines. The Philippines is one of a kind scuba diving destination, offering the perfect … Continue reading This Week Seven Years Ago

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School of Blackfin Barracuda

June 18, 2022June 17, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

Day two at Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park and we were looking for big fish like whale sharks. We didn’t find any big animals but we observed a lot of schooling fish. Normally schooling fish either ignore me or they swim … Continue reading School of Blackfin Barracuda

Philippines Scuba Diving1 Comment

Granulated Sea Star (Choriaster granulatus)

June 17, 2022June 16, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

Just like a pillow but I do not recommend touching. Continue reading Granulated Sea Star (Choriaster granulatus)

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Wildlife Wednesday: Purple Rhinopias

June 1, 2022May 29, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

Rhinopias is a genus of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Scorpaenidae, the scorpionfishes. They are mostly found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The … Continue reading Wildlife Wednesday: Purple Rhinopias

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Purple Nudibranch

May 28, 2022May 27, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

Also known as the Apolegma Nudibranch (Hypselodoris apolegma) and Apolegma Sea Slug. This nudibranch was spotted off the coast of Puerto Galera in the Philippines. Slowing … Continue reading Purple Nudibranch

Philippines Scuba Diving2 Comments

Critter Alert: Reticulated Chromodoris

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

Reticulated chromodoris is a colorful nudibranch that live mostly in the waters of the indo-pacific. This sea slug is also referred to as Goniobranchus reticulatus, part … Continue reading Critter Alert: Reticulated Chromodoris

Moray Eels, Philippines Scuba Diving3 Comments

Juvenile Black Ribbon Eel – Puerto Galera

May 22, 2022May 21, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

The Ribbon Eel belongs to the Moray Eel family. Juvenile Ribbon Eels are usually jet black with a yellow dorsal fin. When the eel become an adult, its color will change. Male Ribbon eels develop into a blue color with … Continue reading Juvenile Black Ribbon Eel – Puerto Galera

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Ocean Floor Creatures: Nudibranch

May 20, 2022September 5, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

I love shooting tiny creatures like sea slugs. These images were captured off the coast of Anilao in the Philippines. Continue reading Ocean Floor Creatures: Nudibranch

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Water Water Everywhere – Anilao

May 16, 2022May 15, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

Getting Ready To Scuba Dive! Getting ready for another adventure. I’m in the center of the “muck” diving capital of the world. Here’s an image I … Continue reading Water Water Everywhere – Anilao

Philippines Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving63 Comments
Neon Tube-dwelling Anemone

A Few More Underwater Images From Dumaguete

February 16, 2020January 5, 2021 ScubaHankNYC

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. … Continue reading A Few More Underwater Images From Dumaguete

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The Magical and Deadly Blue-Ringed Octopus

December 14, 2019March 5, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

I spent a week diving off the coast of Dauin and Apo Island in the Philippines. During one of our first dives, we ran into a Blue-Ringed Octopus. The Blue-Ringed Octopus is one of the most venomous animals found underwater. … Continue reading The Magical and Deadly Blue-Ringed Octopus

Philippines Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving11 Comments
Harlequin Shrimp

10 Cool Underwater Critters in Dauin | Philippines

December 6, 2019December 14, 2019 ScubaHankNYC

I spent a week scuba diving off the coast of Dauin and Apo Island in the Philippines 🇵🇭. We observed so many different creatures during the … Continue reading 10 Cool Underwater Critters in Dauin | Philippines

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