Arriving At The Dive Resort

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 ScubaHankNYC

Bursting with vibrant energy and an intoxicating sense of anticipation, I arrived at the dive resort on Siladen Island. The warm embrace of the resort staff … Continue reading Arriving At The Dive Resort

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Flamingo Tongue Snail (Cyphoma gibbosum)

June 29, 2022September 14, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

The Flamingo Tongue Snail, Cyphoma gibbosum, a marine gastropod that lives below the low tide mark. It is common on many Caribbean and southern Atlantic coral … Continue reading Flamingo Tongue Snail (Cyphoma gibbosum)

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Critter Alert: Reticulated Chromodoris

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

Reticulated chromodoris is a colorful nudibranch that live mostly in the waters of the indo-pacific. This sea slug is also referred to as Goniobranchus reticulatus, part … Continue reading Critter Alert: Reticulated Chromodoris

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Underwater Images From The Red Sea

April 23, 2022April 16, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

A few more images from the northern part of the Red Sea, off the coast of Egypt. Additional images from diving off the coast of Egypt … Continue reading Underwater Images From The Red Sea

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Remnants of War: SS Thistlegorm

April 16, 2022April 18, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

SS Thistlegorm was a British cargo steamship that was build in the 1940 and sunk by German aircraft bombers in the Red Sea in 1941. The … Continue reading Remnants of War: SS Thistlegorm

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Wildlife Wednesday : Frogfish

March 23, 2022March 22, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

Frogfish are notable for their oddly-shaped bodies and the ability to change color to blend into its environment. They are solitary creatures and they do no … Continue reading Wildlife Wednesday : Frogfish

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Coral Reef – Egypt

October 6, 2021October 5, 2021 ScubaHankNYC

Short clip from a dive off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt. Coral reefs in the Red Sea are quite healthy and thriving with marine life. Images from Egypt #wildlife #wednesday #ecotourism #coral #reef Continue reading Coral Reef – Egypt

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Wildlife Wednesday : Napoleonfish

September 15, 2021August 29, 2021 ScubaHankNYC

This is a short clip of a Napoleonfish (Cheilinus undulatus) spotted along a reef in Laamu Atoll, Maldives. The fish is also know as the Humphead Wrasse, Humphead Maori Wrasse, Giant Maori Wrasse, Napoleon Wrasse, and Napoleon fish. Naming reference … Continue reading Wildlife Wednesday : Napoleonfish

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Wordless Wednesday : Scuba Diver

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 ScubaHankNYC

Move arrows in the middle to compare black & white and color photo. More images and videos to follow from the Maldives expedition. Continue reading Wordless Wednesday : Scuba Diver

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Scuba Diving between Cozumel and Playa de Carmen

March 28, 2021March 17, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

Every time I plan a dive trip to the Caribbean side of Mexico, I struggle making the decision on which side I should use as a base. Depending on the time of year, each side offers compelling elements. The Cozumel … Continue reading Scuba Diving between Cozumel and Playa de Carmen

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Wordless Wednesday : Sea Anemone

March 17, 2021March 10, 2021 ScubaHankNYC

This images was captured in the Philippines. Continue reading Wordless Wednesday : Sea Anemone

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Wildlife Wednesday : Flamingo Tongue

February 24, 2021March 31, 2021 ScubaHankNYC

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 … Continue reading Wildlife Wednesday : Flamingo Tongue

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Wordless Wednesday : Underwater Cavern

February 3, 2021March 17, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

Scuba divers finishing their fresh water cavern dives in the jungles of Mexico. Continue reading Wordless Wednesday : Underwater Cavern

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Final Dives of 2020

December 31, 2020February 24, 2021 ScubaHankNYC

What a weird and challenging year! Today, I ended the year in Mexico with two relaxing dives at Cenotes Dos Ojos and El Pit with Sofia … Continue reading Final Dives of 2020