Scuba Diving

Submerging beneath the surface shifts your perspective entirely. This collection serves as a digital logbook for my diving life, encompassing detailed trip reports, site-specific conditions, and the logistical realities of traveling for underwater photography. These entries document the sport itself—navigating currents, managing camera rigs, and the distinct feeling of weightlessness. From the adrenaline of open-ocean drifts to the meditative pace of a muck dive, this is where the dive profiles and the stories behind them live.

Diving the Coral Coast of Fiji

Viti Levu is the largest island in the Republic of Fiji. The island is about 91 miles long and 66 miles wide, covering over 4,000 square miles. The island is so large and diverse that I had to divide my dive trip into two parts. On the first leg of my trip, I dived on…
Mini Me – Anemonefish Edition

Anemonefish or Clownfish are fishes from the subfamily Amphiprioninae in the family Pomacentridae. These Anemonefish were spotted in the Bunaken National Park in Indonesia. The marine park is located in the north of Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Thanks to the fantastic dive team at the Siladen Resort & Spa.
Motivational Monday : Chromodoris

This Nudibranch is called Chromodoris. It was spotted near Waidroka Bay in Fiji. Music by DJ Henry Hall
Sneaky Shark on Reef Patrol

This Whitetip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) circled us several times. Each time, the shark circled closer and closer. On this pass, the sneaky shark approached us from the bottom of the reef and came in for a closer inspection. I was not planning on filming this shark. I was attempting to film several different species…
Yellow-Spotted Flatworm (Thysanozoon nigropapillosum)

This is a Yellow-Spotted Flatworm (Thysanozoon nigropapillosum). It is a species of polyclad flatworms belonging to the family Pseudocerotidae. We spotted this lovely creature while diving off the coast of Fiji. Our dive guide referred to this enchanting invertebrate as a Yellow-Spotted Flatworm. However, it is also referred to as Gold-Speckled Flatworm, Yellow Papillae Flatworm,…
Pacific Ocean Sharks

Socorro Island is a small volcanic island part of the Revillagigedo Archipelago. Scuba divers visit this remote island chain in the Pacific Ocean to see big animals underwater. The nutrient-rich ocean currents attract a wide variety of animals like Manta Rays, Sharks, Dolphins, Whales and large schools of fish.
Trunkfish Tuesday

One of my favorite fish to observe in the Caribbean is the Smooth Trunkfish. For some reason it remind me of a disco. 😀 The Smooth Trunkfish is also known as Lactophrys triqueter. It’s a species of boxfish commonly found along coral and rocky reefs in tropical waters. The smooth trunkfish is normally solitary but…
Underwater Critters From Viti Levu

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 different species of colorful nudibranchs and flatworms. Many scuba divers find sea slugs boring but I find them fascinating. Click on the images to enlarge and scroll through the…
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.
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…