Underwater Video
Still photography freezes a moment, but video captures the rhythm of the ocean. This archive is dedicated to the moving image, featuring high-definition footage from reefs and wrecks around the world. These edits go beyond simple documentation; they are immersive vignettes that pair the natural behavior of marine life—from color-shifting cuttlefish to hunting octopuses—with original musical scores and ambient soundscapes. Here, the focus is on the flow of the dive, the unique personalities of the subjects, and the cinematic beauty of the underwater world in motion.
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Crocodilefish and Turtle
This was a super cool moment! I was diving along a sea wall in front of an island called Bunaken. Sitting on a ledge was a resting Sea Turtle with two Remoras on its shell. As I positioned to take the photo, a Crocodilefish quickly jumped into the frame. It caught me off guard as…
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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…
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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.
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Divers On A Rope
Scuba divers on a safety stop in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji. A safety stop is a 3 to 5 minute stop made between 15 and 20 feet (5-6 meters) during the final ascent of a dive. Safety stops are considered mandatory by the majority of scuba training organization for dives deeper than 100 feet or those approaching…
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Motivational Monday : Chromodoris
This Nudibranch is called Chromodoris. It was spotted near Waidroka Bay in Fiji. Music by DJ Henry Hall
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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…
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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,…
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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.
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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…
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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…