Fiji Anemonefish
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
Tag: Underwater Video
This Time Last Year – Tiger Shark
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
11:44AM Christmas Scuba Dive
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
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 … Continue reading Diving the Coral Coast of Fiji
Motivational Monday : Chromodoris
This Nudibranch is called Chromodoris. It was spotted near Waidroka Bay in Fiji. Music by DJ Henry Hall Continue reading Motivational Monday : Chromodoris
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 … Continue reading Yellow-Spotted Flatworm (Thysanozoon nigropapillosum)
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 … Continue reading Trunkfish Tuesday
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. Continue reading Schooling Fish and Circling Sharks
Pederson Cleaner Shrimp with Eggs
Pederson Cleaner Shrimp caring for it eggs. These images were captured in St. Vincent. Continue reading Pederson Cleaner Shrimp with Eggs
Cuttlefish Monday
A Cuttlefish is a swimming marine mollusk that resembles a broad squid, having eight arms and two long tentacles that are used for grabbing prey. Its internal skeleton is cuttlebone, which it uses for adjusting buoyancy. The lifespan of cuttlefish … Continue reading Cuttlefish Monday
World Octopus Day
Today we celebrate World Octopus Day! The octopus is one of the most iconic creatures in nature. There are over 300 species of Octopus and they can be found in every ocean of the world. The scientific Latin term octopus was derived from Ancient Greek ὀκτώπους, … Continue reading World Octopus Day
World Manta Day 2022
Happy World Manta Day 2022! Manta Rays are majestical creatures! They are so graceful as the move through the water column. I have been very fortunate to see Manta Rays at several locations in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Manta … Continue reading World Manta Day 2022
Day 2 Diving Haddhunmathi Atoll
Another fun day of scuba diving logged in the books. Today I am pretty much adjusted to the new time zone and over jet lag. We dived three sites – Pink Thila, Haleema Haa and Hithadhoo Corner. The first two … Continue reading Day 2 Diving Haddhunmathi Atoll
First Day Diving Haddhunmathi Atoll
The opportunity presented itself and allowed me to finally make it to the Maldives. The Maldives is a group of islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean. There are about 26 atolls that are in the Republic of the … Continue reading First Day Diving Haddhunmathi Atoll
Turtle Tuesday – Maldives
Just before a small storm we dropping on to a dive site that is know for Manta Ray sightings. Unfortunately, we did not see any Manta Ray’s on this dive but we did find a few resting Turtles along the … Continue reading Turtle Tuesday – Maldives
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