wetset diving adventures
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Wordless Wednesday : Chalinidae Sponge
Chalinids are filter feeders that process suspended particles and dissolved organics. Some Indo-Pacific Chalinula—notably C. nematifera—can overgrow living corals and are monitored as potential coral-killing/encrusting competitors in parts of the region (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, E. Pacific introductions). Category: Sponges Phylum: Porifera Class: Demospongiae Order: Haplosclerida Family: Chalinidae Genus: Chalinula (historically “Nara” de Laubenfels, 1954) Location:…
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Wildlife Wednesday : Translucent Creatures
Many translucent creatures thrive in the nutrient-rich waters of Mexico. Here is a sample of underwater life from dives sites in Cabo Pulmo and Gordon Banks. There was a lot of plankton in the water allowing marine creatures to openly feed during the day. The creatures in this video did not seem to mind scuba…
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5, honors the Mexican Army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. While a minor holiday in Mexico, it has become a significant celebration of Mexican culture in the U.S. The author shares personal experiences and favorite foods, including guacamole.
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Wildlife Wednesday : Banded Guitarfish
The Banded Guitarfish, found off Cabo San Lucas, is a species within the Rhinobatidae family, inhabiting East Pacific waters from California to Mazatlan. This calm species resembles sharks and thrives in nutrient-rich waters during Winter and Spring, preferring rocky or sandy ocean areas. Observers can safely dive near them.
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Wordless Wednesday : Sharks
These images were captured off the coast of the Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico. Wordless Wednesday Wildlife Wednesday
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Happy World Dolphin Day!
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 environments (freshwater and saltwater) underwater. Dolphins produce elaborate sounds such as clicks, squawks, speaks barks, etc. to communicate. They also have a healthy appetite for fish which they generally…
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Wildlife Wednesday : Seahorse
Spotted this Pacific Seahorse (Hippocampus ingens) on a dive at Land’s End Arch in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. I captured this images with a Panasonic GH5. Here’s a link to my underwater camera set-up.
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Wordless Wednesday : Mermaid
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Scuba Diving between Cozumel and Playa de Carmen
When planning a trip to the Yucatan, the decision of scuba diving Cozumel vs Playa del Carmen is the first hurdle. Each destination offers a completely different underwater profile. Cozumel is the undisputed king of drift diving and vibrant coral walls, while Playa del Carmen serves as the gateway to the hauntingly beautiful Cenotes and…
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Wildlife Wednesday : Jellyfish
It has been estimated that Jellyfish have been around for millions of years. Jellyfish are found all over the world in both cold and warm, deep and shallow, and along coastal waters. Jellyfish do not have brains, hearts, bones or eyes. Some Jellyfish are able to use their tentacles to sting or paralyse their prey…