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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 …
7 Night Underwater Photography and Videography shootout in Roatan. 5 clinics, including featured photography expert Tim Blanton.
Choosing an underwater video light system for your GoPro or small video light system can be challenging, especially when you start shopping and comparing prices. Check out our “GoPro Underwater Video Light Comparison” video. Before you buy your video lights, consider a few things: Power (Lumens) The brightness of the light will greatly depend on what …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The learning curve for camera equipment can be sharp once you start using that equipment underwater. The environment has many factors from depth and light, white balance and red filters, and today’s subject: Focus. I’ll Just Let the Camera Do Everything With something simple like a GoPro, this is a great attitude, provided you have …
Extended range altitude diving is an adventure I hadn’t checked off my bucket list. Until today. Altitude Diving When driving in the mountains, you may have noticed your ears popping as you ascend or descend. The need to equalize the pressure in your ears stems from the change in atmospheric pressure at varying altitudes. The …
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