Of all the places I’ve dived throughout my career, these are my 10 favorite dive sites worldwide.
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SCUBA diving is an inherently and uniquely risky activity, but we rarely acknowledge the gravity of that fact past taking part in somewhat perfunctory safety protocols. Part 3 of this series covers 4 ways that you can potentially reduce your risk of decompression sickness.
I got decompression sickness, but I adhered strictly to my dive computer. How did that happen? Part 2 recounts my experience with decompression sickness.
Decompression and decompression sickness are often thought to be tightly woven together. Actually they are very different and may not be as strongly linked as we’ve been taught. Part 1 of this three part series reviews the differences between these two things, and discusses some practical concepts that all divers should consider before their next dive.
Roatan is often overlooked on the map, but for divers it is arguably one of the best overall Caribbean destinations. There are plenty of reasons to dive this Honduran island, but these are my top 5.
If you’ve always thought you couldn’t go to the Galapagos, or knew you could but want to know why you should dive there, I have compiled a list of my top five reasons to do so. From penguins to schooling hammerheads, find out why you should put the Galapagos at the top of your bucketlist.
Inside Under guests encountered all of the most iconic Galapagos creatures during our annual 8-night island-based safari.
The 2nd group of divers to join this year’s Galapagos Dive Safari experienced all the magical encounters that you would expect from the most sought after dive destination in the world.
We dived some of our favorite sites along Cozumel including the Palancar reef system and also made a day trip over to Playa del Carmen to dive in two world famous cenotes.
The 2nd of two trips to the Galapagos this year was filled with magical encounters from the islands’ most famous inhabitants.
The central islands of the Galapagos offer chances to see the full array of iconic creatures that make diving there world renowned.
Hammerheads, dolphins, eagle rays, turtles and sea lions made regular appearances and kept our divers wondering where to look.
Hammerheads, dolphins, penguins, eagle rays, turtles and sea lions made regular appearances and kept our divers wondering where to look.
During every night dive in Roatan, especially on a new moon, we stage a “lights out time”, during which the whole group kneels in the sand together and switches off all our torches…
Going diving helped me so much! It filled a huge void in my life, thank you! I think the last time I was diving (other than in a pool) was in a river looking for a dead body! Glad I never have to do that again! You helped bring back an amazing part of my life that I wasn't sure I would have again!
With prime conditions, we were able to dive the southside, West Bay, West End and even further east up the island!
Some of the encounter highlights included loggerhead turtles (cahuamas in Spanish), eagle rays, plenty of splendid toadfish, groups of baby spotted drums and a few octopi.
The whole reef was coral sex...and we were swimming in it.
Lionfish is a readily available fish throughout the southeastern coastal US, the Gulf and the Caribbean. Due to its status as an invasive species, it is also an excellent option for eating. It is versatile, delicious, healthy and a great way to promote responsible fishing and seafood practices. One of my favorite ways to prepare lionfish is in a ceviche, so here is my signature recipe for a Killer Lionfish Ceviche!
Since my homecoming to the Caribbean, I’ve found myself experiencing an inner conflict whenever I see a lionfish. On one hand, I feel a responsibility as an able conservation partner to help control an invasive species that is so destructive; on the other hand I feel for the lionfish. The malice is gone and all that is left is grief knowing such a stunning example of nature is in such a terrible position thanks to the ignorance of humans.