Revillagigedo Islands Archives

Happy World Dolphin Day!

Today is great day to celebrate one of the smartest and beloved creatures in the ocean. There are over 40 species of dolphins inhabiting nearly all environments (freshwater and saltwater) underwater. Dolphins produce elaborate sounds such as clicks, squawks, speaks barks, etc. to communicate. They also have a healthy appetite for fish which they generally…

Wildlife Wednesday : Seahorse

Spotted this Pacific Seahorse (Hippocampus ingens) on a dive at Land’s End Arch in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. I captured this images with a Panasonic GH5. Here’s a link to my underwater camera set-up.

Wordless Wednesday : Mermaid

Scuba Diving between Cozumel and Playa de Carmen

When planning a trip to the Yucatan, the decision of scuba diving Cozumel vs Playa del Carmen is the first hurdle. Each destination offers a completely different underwater profile. Cozumel is the undisputed king of drift diving and vibrant coral walls, while Playa del Carmen serves as the gateway to the hauntingly beautiful Cenotes and…

Wildlife Wednesday : Jellyfish

It has been estimated that Jellyfish have been around for millions of years. Jellyfish are found all over the world in both cold and warm, deep and shallow, and along coastal waters. Jellyfish do not have brains, hearts, bones or eyes. Some Jellyfish are able to use their tentacles to sting or paralyse their prey…

Wordless Wednesday : Sea Anemone

This images was captured in the Philippines.

Wildlife Wednesday : Moray Eel

Morays Eels constantly open and close their mouths, a behavior that is often perceived as a threat, but the action simply moves water through their gills for respiration. This images was captured off the coast of Oman. Here’s a link to my dive trip review.

Wordless Wednesday : Sea Creature

During a night dive off the coast of Curaçao, a cornetfish was observed and photographed. The species identified is the Atlantic/Blue-spotted Cornetfish (Fistularia tabacaria), commonly found in the southern Caribbean, highlighting the region’s rich marine biodiversity.

Wildlife Wednesday : Flamingo Tongue

This is an image of a Flamingo Tongue feeding on soft coral in the Bahamas. Flamingo Tongues (Cyphoma gibbosum) are commonly found on many of the coral reefs in the Caribbean and the tropical western Atlantic. They grow to about 1 inch. I used a Sealife DC2000 compact camera – here’s a link to my…