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, …

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 …

What to Pack Scuba Bonaire

What to Pack: Bonaire

Shore diving at it’s finest! If you are ready for pristine reefs, eco-tourism and scuba diving at your own pace, Bonaire is waiting for you. Pack your gear bag and book a flight!  Bonaire is really laid-back and informal.  Your resort wear is likely overkill anywhere on the island but maybe a casino.  Divers – …

scuba diving with wild dolphins

Scuba Diving with Wild Dolphins

Hurricane Matthew is approaching and supposed to hit us tomorrow. The truck in front of us swerves over to the side of the road, just off Bonaire’s Bachelor Beach, near Lighthouse Point. “Fins” shouted as our dive buddies pile out of the truck to take a closer look. We run to the edge of the …

Queen Conch and Scuba Diver

Diving With a Queen Conch

Shallow dives are rarely a let-down. Whether diving in the cold lakes of the Rocky Mountains with Bluegill and, Trout and Bass, or the warm regions surrounding the Equator, I always find something interesting in the shallows. After a deeper dive, the long swim back to shore has brought sightings of Goby, Razorfish, and Porcupinefish …

Moray Eel vs Lionfish over Coral Reef

Moray Eel vs. Lionfish

Eight-five degrees topside. Seventy four degrees below the surface. I hang in the water at fifty-five feet and watch a Lionfish become ensnared in the teeth of a Moray Eel, whose length is approximately five foot. These numbers add up to be an interesting battle between two predators and something the experts claim should never …

dances with fishes

Dancing With Fish

Safety stops. We all have to take them. We spend our obligatory 3 minutes at 15 feet for recreational diving and whether you are drift diving, fighting for your depth against the swells and jellyfish, or shore diving and watching your PSI diminish, there’s always something great to see. Shore diving in low or no …