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Happy World Dolphin Day!

April 14, 2021March 12, 2021 ScubaHankNYC

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 … Continue reading Happy World Dolphin Day!

Caribbean, Mexico, Mexico Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving, Sharks1 Comment

Scuba Diving between Cozumel and Playa de Carmen

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 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

Mexico, Mexico Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving, Sea Lions7 Comments

Mischievous Sea Lions

January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 ScubaHankNYC

The island of Los Islotes located in the Sea Cortez hosts many playful and inquisitive California Sea Lions. The Sea Lion colony of Los Islotes is about 45-60 minutes from downtown La Paz, Mexico. The island is only accessible by … Continue reading Mischievous Sea Lions

Mexico, Mexico Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving, Turtles6 Comments

Missing Limb Sea Turtle

December 21, 2020February 17, 2021 ScubaHankNYC

Nature can be cruel at times but once you are dealt your cards. You have to work with what you have. The underwater video below was … Continue reading Missing Limb Sea Turtle

Mexico, Mexico Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving, Sea Lions5 Comments

A Few Fun Sea Lion Clips From Los Islotes

December 12, 2020January 5, 2021 ScubaHankNYC

I dipped down to La Paz, Mexico at the end of November to dive mostly at tiny island called Los Islotes. Los Islotes hosts one of … Continue reading A Few Fun Sea Lion Clips From Los Islotes

Mexico Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving11 Comments

Scuba Diving the Reefs of Puerto Morelos

November 5, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

Hi! Here’s a short underwater video highlighting the coral reefs of Puerto Morelos, Mexico. We spent several days scuba diving along the reef and one day diving in the Cenotes. The coral reefs are in very good condition and there … Continue reading Scuba Diving the Reefs of Puerto Morelos

Mexico Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving8 Comments

Venomous and Invasive Lionfish

September 28, 2020September 27, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

I shot this video off the coast of Puerto Morelos in Mexico. We were diving a shipwreck called the C-53. The shipwreck attracts a lot of sea creatures. One of the underwater creatures the shipwreck hosts is the Red Lionfish. … Continue reading Venomous and Invasive Lionfish

Mexico, Mexico Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving8 Comments

Schooling Fish of Puerto Morelos

September 23, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

I never get tired of watching schooling fish on scuba dives. Country: Mexico Dive Shop: Wetset Diving Adventures Time: September Camera: Panasonic GH5 (Here’s a link to my underwater camera set-up.) Video Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X Music: Youtube Creators … Continue reading Schooling Fish of Puerto Morelos

Mexico, Mexico Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving1 Comment

Testing a New Camera Underwater

September 20, 2020September 20, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

Below are my first test shots! My first underwater test with the Panasonic GH5 camera was in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. We were diving with Wet Set … Continue reading Testing a New Camera Underwater

Indonesia Scuba Diving, Oman Scuba Diving, Philippines Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving, Sweetlips, thailand scuba diving4 Comments

Scuba Diving with Sweetlips

August 16, 2020February 9, 2021 ScubaHankNYC

I was recently reviewing old footage for another project and noticed that I have shot a few different species of Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus). So, I decided to assemble the short video above and add a few fun facts. Sweetlips are fittingly … Continue reading Scuba Diving with Sweetlips

Bonaire, Mexico, Moray Eels, Scuba Diving12 Comments

Moray Eels on the Hunt

June 28, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

A few days ago, a friend asked if I ever observed a fish eat another fish while on a dive. “Of course“, I answered. And I continued to elaborated that I have witnessed and captured on video several fish during … Continue reading Moray Eels on the Hunt

Bonaire, Galapagos, Scuba Diving8 Comments

Observing Spotted Eagle Rays

May 24, 2020August 8, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

The Spotted Eagle Ray is one of my favorite in the ray family. Spotted Eagle Rays are one of the most distinctive species of rays due to the white spots and ring across their dorsal surface and triangular disc or “wings”. Continue reading Observing Spotted Eagle Rays

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Ending A Decade of Birthday Dives

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

Today is my birthday! I originally planned to be in the Philippines celebrating and scuba diving the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered my magnificent birthday dive schedule this year. And … Continue reading Ending A Decade of Birthday Dives

New York Underwater Photographic Society, Scuba Diving, Sea Gypsies6 Comments

Pretty Fishies and Our Dive Club Meetings

April 23, 2020August 8, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

I belong to a local scuba diving club called the NYC Sea Gypsies. Under normal conditions, the club along with a sub-group focused on underwater photography and videography meet once a month. Both events are hosted for free at various restaurants and/or bars in NYC. Continue reading Pretty Fishies and Our Dive Club Meetings

Bahamas Scuba Diving, Belize Scuba Diving, Caribbean, Dugongs, Galapagos, Indonesia Scuba Diving, Liveaboard Scuba Diving, Mexico, Mexico Scuba Diving, Night Diving, Red Sea, Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving Egypt, Sea Lions, Seals, Sharks, Turtles6 Comments

Short Underwater Clips

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

Social distancing, quarantine, and isolation has forced me to clear out my DVR, clean my crib and organize some of my digital files. Going through a lot of digital files has brought back a lot of great memories from a … Continue reading Short Underwater Clips

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