Despite being called Elegant Crinoid Squat Lobsters, these animals are more closely related to Hermit Crabs than Lobsters. They are commensal species, which means they live … Continue reading The Elegant Crinoid Squat Lobster
Bequia, a small island in the Grenadines, is a fantastic destination for scuba diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. The island is surrounded by crystal-clear waters with vibrant … Continue reading Underwater Images From Bequia
Chromodoris is a genus of nudibranchs renowned for their kaleidoscopic colors and eye-catching patterns. Among the many species of this genus, some boast golden rhinophores, further … Continue reading Chromodoris sp.
The S.S. Sapona was a concrete-hulled cargo steamer built in 1911 by Henry Ford for use in World War I. The ship was intended to transport … Continue reading Water Water Everywhere – S.S. Sapona
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 … Continue reading A Caribbean Lionfish Story
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 … Continue reading Nightlapse Video From Port Elizabeth, Bequia
Often dive guides will ask scuba divers to not put their hands in the sand. Their rationale or warning is that you never know what lives … Continue reading The Mighty Crocodile Snake Eel
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 … Continue reading Ornate Ghost Pipefish – Siladen Island
The Christmas tree worm, known scientifically as Spirobranchus giganteus, is a tube-building worm native to tropical oceans between the Caribbean and Indo-Pacific. The worms’ most distinct features … Continue reading Christmas Tree Worm
This was a super cool moment! I was diving along a sea wall in front of an island called Bunaken. Sitting on a ledge was a … Continue reading Crocodilefish and Turtle
Scuba divers on a safety stop in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji. A safety stop is a 3 to 5 minute stop made between 15 and 20 feet … Continue reading Divers On A Rope
All photos were captured underwater in the southern region of Viti Levu. Viti Levu is the largest island in the Republic of Fiji. Fiji hosts many … Continue reading Underwater Critters From Viti Levu
Today is national Sea Slug Day and one of my favorite sea slugs is the mighty Nudibranch. Nudibranchs are a group of soft-bodied marine gastropod molluscs which shed their shells after … Continue reading National Sea Slug Day
All of the images in the underwater gallery below were captured off the coast of St. Vincent in the Caribbean. St. Vincent is known as the … Continue reading Underwater Images From St. Vincent
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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