I am incredibly humbled and grateful to have been awarded first place in the Big Apple Divers Video Contest at Beneath the Sea on March 26, 2023. It is an honor to be recognized by such a respected organization in … Continue reading 2 Minutes and 12 Sea Slugs
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
International Day of the Seal is observed on March 22 every year. The day is set aside to raise awareness about seal conservation’s importance and honor these fascinating sea mammals. The day was first celebrated in 1982 and was established … Continue reading Day of the Seal
Tubbataha is a marine protected area located in the Sulu Sea in the Philippines. It is known for its stunning coral reefs and diverse marine life, … Continue reading Underwater Images from Tubbataha
Fuvahmula is a beautiful atoll located in the Indian Ocean. It is a great place for marine enthusiasts to come and observe the incredible creatures that lurk beneath the surface. There is a resident family of Tiger Sharks that patrol … Continue reading Pregnant Tiger Sharks in Fuvahmulah, Maldives
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
Fiji hosts five species of Anemonefish. The most common are Clark’s Anemonefish, Oragnefin Anemonefish, Pink Anemonefish, Pacific Anemonefish, and Fiji Anemonefish. Continue reading Fiji Anemonefish
Every January, WordPress offers a #bloganuary writing challenge. Each day during the monthlong challenge, the WordPress team provides prompts to inspire writing and sharing. Today’s writing … Continue reading Top 10 Scuba Diving Destination Wishlist
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
Fiji is known throughout the scuba diving community as the soft coral capital of the world. Last year, I had the opportunity to dive the famous Bligh Water reef system. During my visit, an approaching storm pushed sediment toward the … Continue reading Scuba Diving the Bligh Waters of Fiji
We arrived at the on-premise dive shop at Waidroka Bay Resort and were told our first dives would be at a dive site called “Shark Reef.” Divers from around the world visit Fiji to dive with up to 8 different … Continue reading This Time Last Year – Tiger Shark
Today, many people are feasting on leftovers like this White-Spotted Hermit Crab. 😂 This underwater clip was captured off the coast of Siladen Island in Indonesia. Happy Holidays! Continue reading White-Spotted Crab Feasting
How time flies! Last Christmas, we explored the colorful and healthy coral reef off the coast of Fiji. Happy Holidays! Continue reading 11:44AM Christmas Scuba Dive
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