Roatan Underwater Photography Shootout
7 Night Underwater Photography and Videography shootout in Roatan. 5 clinics, including featured photography expert Tim Blanton.
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 …
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 …
What to Pack: Cozumel
Visiting La Isla Cozumel Cozumel boasts the second largest barrier reef in the world! Just a quick short flight from most anywhere in the United States and Canada, Cozumel is a popular and cheap place to dive! Before you book your trip, check the weather and modify our packing list to accommodate your needs! …
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 – …
What to Pack: Blue Hole Santa Rosa NM
Are you traveling to the Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, New Mexico? You’re probably diving for fun, learning to dive or taking specialty scuba diving courses! While outdoor conditions range from snowing to sunbathing in the desert heat, the water remains around 61 degrees Fahrenheit. Packing properly is essential to your comfort, regardless of the …
JS5 2 Bull Shark Tissue Sampling
We begin our dives today at a seamount in northern Costa Rica on the Pacific side. Our goal is to assist scientists and researchers with tissue sampling adult Bull Sharks. Each member of the scuba diving team has a job – photographers and videographers document the sharks while others measure and take tissue samples. Everyone …
JS5 Awakening as a Citizen Scientist
Citizen Science program onboard M/Y Sharkwater off the coast of Costa Rica. Bull Shark tagging, Hawksbill turtle tracking and more.
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 …
Fishing: A Tale of Two Sides
Fishing with Dad I remember moments throughout my childhood where I had the opportunity to fish with my father. We went shore fishing for trout alongside the swift currents of the Rocky Mountain rivers where my dad taught me not to get too close or risk falling in and being swept away. Another time, we …