A Kaleidoscope Beneath the Surface At long last, the opportunity to dive the legendary Sea of Cortez finally came around—and it absolutely did not disappoint. From the moment we descended, it was clear why Jacques Cousteau called this place “the world’s aquarium.” Every inch of the seascape felt alive. Tiny nudibranchs and sea slugs—creatures we …
Paws, Fins, and a Mission: Inside Colorado’s K9 Water Training for Search & Rescue Heroes In the quiet ripples of a several Colorado lakes this summer, something extraordinary keeps unfolding: a group of highly trained dogs, their human partners, and scuba divers join forces in a several K9 water training events for search and rescue …
Diving into the Unknown: Exploring Chatfield Reservoir’s Gravel Pits When whispers among the local diving community painted Chatfield Reservoir as a murky, desolate, and unimpressive dive site, we knew we had to see for ourselves. Poor visibility, cold waters, and an eerie emptiness? Sounds like precisely the kind of adventure we crave. Where to Dive …
Spring brings life to the coral reef, including Sharpnose Puffers demonstrating their impeccable hovering skills during mating season. The nudibranchs were in hiding due the overabundance of puffers, but plenty of other sea creatures kept the scuba diving fun and interesting. Blennies, damsels, hamlets, barracuda, shrimp, worms, corals and snails were the star of the …
Welcome to the Heartland Although it is not generally known for it’s scuba diving, Nebraska offers a variety of interesting and delightful areas for the underwater sport. Ask a local about scuba diving and you’ll get their best answer: “Dive Lake Mac”. We opted for something a little more slow paced, bouncing from lake to …
New Mexico offers a variety of sights and scenes from North America’s spectacular deserts to mountains to blue holes. Many divers in the area are familiar with the Blue Hole, and few technical or advanced divers have experienced the serenity of Rock Lake. Below are a few snapshots of the beauty of Rock Lake, captured …
PADI released a blog article months ago, that has caused a bit of an uprising from the scuba community in the recent social media post. The social post “Attention all female divers! Dive into Comfort and Style! Finding the perfect gear enhances your underwater experience. From stylish wetsuits to epic apparel, we’ve got you covered …
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The Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, New Mexico seems to always be decorated for the season. With fall beginning, the pumpkins, skeletons and costumes are in full swing, underwater!
South Dakota affords a great amount of tourism opportunities from the patriotic experience of Mount Rushmore, the celebration of indigenous people at Crazy Horse, and picturesque Custer and the festivities of Sturgis. The scenery of Needles Highway to the overlooks of the Black Hills National Forest and surrounding areas bring pleasure to all the senses. …
The Cayman Islands affords a vast amount of variety in diving. From the heavy-tourist areas of Grand Cayman to the more secluded areas like Bloody Bay Wall off Little Cayman, there is much to see! The Cayman Aggressor allows easy travel and fun diving to each of the islands and back. Our most difficult shot …
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