Amazing Bait Ball!
Scuba diving with a bait ball of Pacific Grunts in the Catalina Islands of Costa Rica. Una buceadora nada con una bola de cebo de la escuela Pacific Grunt en las islas Catalina de Costa Rica
Costa Rica Expedition: Whale Sharks
Research Location: Costa Rica Location Mission Collect tissue sample of a whale shark to help identify migration patterns of the species. Costa Rica, scuba diving with whale sharks for a citizen scientist research expedition with Fins Attached, CREMA and students of the University of Costa Rica. The Scientific Process A small sample is taken, where …
Citizen Science Makes an Impact on M/Y Sharkwater
We join actress Kelly Greyson and Alex Antoniou with Fins Attached Marine Research and Conservation aboard M/Y Sharkwater off the coast of Costa Rica. Scientists and Citizen Scientists join together to make in impact on the planet by inspiring others to do the same. “I always feel that we are here for a purpose. We …
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Costa Rica Expedition: Bull Shark Tagging
Research Target: Bull Sharks Mission Purpose In the Bat Islands of Costa Rica, our mission today is to take tissue samples from adult Bull Sharks at a cleaning station. The samples help scientists document and identify migration patterns of the species, to better understand and protect both adults and their offspring. Two Bull Sharks We …
Caribbean Reef Lobsters on Walkabout
Caribbean Spiny Lobster These fantastic beasts dwell in protected areas during the day, with their tails backed into a hole or overhang while they rest. Many lobsters that sense the presence of a diver may see the lobster wave it’s long antennae to feel around the area. At night, they hunt for clams, snails, and …
Meet the Green Razorfish
Razorfish Wrasse Shallow shore diving allows for great opportunities to see Razorfish Wrasse in many areas of the Caribbean. What sets the Razorfish apart from other Wrasse is their ability to cut into the sand for protection from predators. They are also not to be mistaken with the cuisine “Razorfish Clam” which is in fact, …
Sharptail Eel vs a Crab
The Sharptail Eel (Myrichthys Breviceps): Native to areas such as Florida, the continental coasts of the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Bermuda. Sized anywhere from 1-3 feet in length Feeds on crabs Hangs out at 5-40 feet in depth Belongs to the “snake eel” family (Ophichthidae) Hunting Behavior The Sharptail eel usually hunts during twilight to …
Extraordinary Underwater Amputees
In our language as the American public, we refer to anyone missing a limb as an “amputee”, despite whether the limb is missing from birth or due to an actual amputation. There are many opportunities for amputees and other disabled persons for scuba diving. Many scuba shops also offer trips specifically for these divers to …
Sea Cucumbers Spawning
A Fleeting Moment… Several years ago, I managed to record a spawning sea cucumber on a night dive. The excitement was astounding as I went to download the footage of this incredibly rare thing I had never seen. After rinsing gear, making the long trek hauling gear to my room and finally getting sat down …
Smallmouth Bass Fry
Smallmouth Bass Fry Tiny fishes. Late spring in the Rockies is a great time to get out and see the Smallmouth Bass spawn. These rugged fish line the shallows with nests that hatch in days, and fry shortly after. Stages of Spawn Egg Laying Underwater, we noticed the females swimming slightly upright and hanging around …
