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.

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!
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…
Motivational Monday : Chromodoris

This Nudibranch is called Chromodoris. It was spotted near Waidroka Bay in Fiji. Music by DJ Henry Hall
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,…
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…
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.
Pederson Cleaner Shrimp with Eggs

Pederson Cleaner Shrimp caring for it eggs. These images were captured in St. Vincent.
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 is typically around one to two years, depending on the species. They hatch from eggs…
World Octopus Day and Beyond — Encounters from St. Vincent to Thailand

Every year on World Octopus Day (October 8), ocean lovers and scuba divers celebrate one of the ocean’s most intelligent and adaptable creatures. With eight flexible arms, three hearts, and the ability to change color and texture in an instant, octopuses continue to fascinate anyone lucky enough to meet them underwater. The scientific Latin term…
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 Rays are the world’s largest ray. Some Manta Rays have wingspans of up to 29…