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Beqa Lagoon Coral Reef

Here’s a short clip of a beautiful and pristine coral reef in Fiji. The underwater clip was filmed several months ago in the southern region of Viti Levu in an area called Beqa Lagoon. Viti Levu is the largest island in Fiji. The coral reef hosts a lot of hard and soft coral and an…

National Sea Slug Day

Today is National Sea Slug Day, celebrating the diverse Nudibranchs, soft-bodied marine gastropods that shed their shells after their larval stage. With over 3,000 species found in every ocean, they exhibit a remarkable variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, showcasing the beauty of marine life.

Schooling Fish and Circling Sharks

Lost in nature and memorized by large schools of fish with circling sharks waiting for an opportunity. I slowly drift into a dangerous pathway in the open ocean.

Underwater Images From St. Vincent

All of the images in the underwater gallery below were captured off the coast of St. Vincent, part of the island nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean. While the country spans a chain of islands, it’s the waters surrounding St. Vincent itself that have earned the nickname “Critter Capital of the…

Critter Capital of the Caribbean

Recently I was able to spend a few days scuba diving in St. Vincent which has been rightly labeled as the “Critter Capital of the Caribbean”. The short video below highlights some of the amazing creature I observed in just a few days. The marine ecosystem is extremely healthy and full of life. Thank again…

Pederson Cleaner Shrimp with Eggs

Pederson Cleaner Shrimp caring for it eggs. These images were captured in St. Vincent.

Dive Guides Make Fish Identification Easy

I spent a few days scuba diving in St. Vincent with the wonderful team at Dive St. Vincent. The marine ecosystem is quite healthy and abundant with life. It’s easy to understand why St. Vincent has earned the title of “Critter Capital of the Caribbean.” The dive guides were amazing at spotting creatures like the…

Cuttlefish Monday

A Cuttlefish is a swimming marine mollusk that resembles a broad squid, having eight arms and two long tentacles that are used for grabbing prey. Its internal skeleton is cuttlebone, which it uses for adjusting buoyancy. The lifespan of cuttlefish is typically around one to two years, depending on the species. They hatch from eggs…

World Octopus Day and Beyond — Encounters from St. Vincent to Thailand

Every year on World Octopus Day (October 8), ocean lovers and scuba divers celebrate one of the ocean’s most intelligent and adaptable creatures. With eight flexible arms, three hearts, and the ability to change color and texture in an instant, octopuses continue to fascinate anyone lucky enough to meet them underwater. The scientific Latin term…

Saint Vincent Seagrass

In between two work related trips, I was able to quickly dip into St. Vincent and the Grenadines to scuba dive the waters surrounding the island. Saint Vincent is known as the “Critter Capital of the Caribbean.” Off the coast you can easily find many luscious beds of seagrass which host a wide variety of…