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Ocean Floor Creatures: Nudibranch

May 20, 2022September 5, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

I love shooting tiny creatures like sea slugs. These images were captured off the coast of Anilao in the Philippines. Continue reading Ocean Floor Creatures: Nudibranch

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Wildlife Wednesday: Fire Urchins

May 18, 2022September 5, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

The fire urchin have venomous tips on their many spines. Most stings will not lead to death in humans but the sting is quite powerful. This … Continue reading Wildlife Wednesday: Fire Urchins

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Diving Tiger Shark Zoo – Day 2

April 30, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

The video above is from the second day of diving Tiger Shark Zoo. The first day, I was positioned at the end of the site close to the reef. I didn’t realize that I had to quickly jockey for position … Continue reading Diving Tiger Shark Zoo – Day 2

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BLUE-SPOTTED STINGRAY AND CURIOUS LIZARD FISH

April 22, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

Just after dawn, the team descended on a shipwreck off the coast of Egypt. While other scuba divers immediate dashed in to explore the shipwreck. I noticed a few of Blue-Spotted Stingrays patrolling the ocean floor around the shipwreck. One … Continue reading BLUE-SPOTTED STINGRAY AND CURIOUS LIZARD FISH

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Six Days Diving Egypt

April 20, 2022April 17, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

This is a short 2 minute compilation of scuba dives executed over 6 days in the Red Sea. Myself and a group of scuba diving professionals were aboard the Heaven Saphir. The scuba diving liveaboard is based out of a … Continue reading Six Days Diving Egypt

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First Day of Diving Tiger Shark Zoo

April 13, 2022April 12, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

Diving with Tiger Sharks has been on my “list” for a long time. I’ve seen a few Tiger Sharks in the Galapagos and in Fiji. The sharks were never too interested in us and quickly moved on. So, I haven’t … Continue reading First Day of Diving Tiger Shark Zoo

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6 Minute Break : Coral Reefs

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

Six minutes of calm and peaceful underwater sights and sounds. The footage was captured along the coral reefs of Egypt. Lots of tiny fish dashing in and out of beautiful coral reefs. Perfect for a short break. Music: I Am … Continue reading 6 Minute Break : Coral Reefs

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A Lovely Turtle Searching For the Perfect Spot

February 8, 2022January 30, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

We are diving a shipwreck in the middle of the Red Sea. We observed the sea turtle moving about the shipwreck. We have a few close encounters and try to maintain our distance. The turtle finally settled on one spot … Continue reading A Lovely Turtle Searching For the Perfect Spot

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Small Fish Alert: Sea Goldie

February 2, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

The Sea Goldie (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), also known as the Orange Basslet, Lyretail Coralfish, Lyretail Anthias, Orange Seaperch, Scalefin Anthias and a few more other names. Sea Goldie is a species of marine ray-finned fish, an anthias from the subfamily Anthiinae … Continue reading Small Fish Alert: Sea Goldie

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Beautiful Coral Reefs And A Scuba Diver

January 29, 2022January 28, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

Images capture in the Red Sea. Scuba diving logistics were provided by Heaven Saphir. Continue reading Beautiful Coral Reefs And A Scuba Diver

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Titan Triggerfish

December 14, 2021March 17, 2022 ScubaHankNYC

Generally, I stay away from Titan Triggerfish. They actually scare me more than sharks. During nesting season, I have seen them vigorously attack scuba divers that accidentally venture near their nest. Since we were in the off season, I was … Continue reading Titan Triggerfish

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Fish of the Week: Masked Puffer

November 17, 2021November 6, 2021 ScubaHankNYC

One fish that I found intriguing during a dive trip to the Red Sea was the Masked Puffer (Arothron diadematus). The black streak across its eyes reminds me of bandits featured in old films. The Masked Puffer is a pufferfish … Continue reading Fish of the Week: Masked Puffer

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Scuba Sports Club of Westchester: Recent Member Photos & Video

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 ScubaHankNYC

I am a member of a local dive club called the Scuba Sports Club of Westchester, NY. Each month our club, which is comprised of mostly scuba divers, gathers to discuss all aspects of scuba diving. Often guest speakers will … Continue reading Scuba Sports Club of Westchester: Recent Member Photos & Video

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Clownfish of Raja Ampat

October 31, 2021October 25, 2021 ScubaHankNYC

Clownfish or Anemonefish are fishes from the subfamily Amphiprioninae in the family Pomacentridae. Clownfish are very active and often seen doing various forms of acrobatics. It often seems to be clowning around. This observation was how its nickname was derived. … Continue reading Clownfish of Raja Ampat

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Losing Track of a Shark

September 29, 2021November 13, 2021 ScubaHankNYC

Once in a while I loose track of my subject. Here’s an example of a school of mostly fusilier swimming in between a reef shark and my camera lens. It’s a rewarding, overwhelming and slightly dangerous position. I’m happy I … Continue reading Losing Track of a Shark