Headed to Beneath the Sea tomorrow at the #Meadowlands Expo Center. NYUPS will be sharing a table next to the Big Apple Divers table, so come by and say hello. Looking forward to seeing the show and everything on display once we get there.

And if you want a little #Caribbean inspiration before the weekend, here’s my Tobago reef life post:

https://scubahanknyc.com/2025/12/03/caribbean-reef-life-in-tobago/

#scubadiving #adventuretravel

Caribbean Reef Life in Tobago – Short Film for NYUPS - Scuba Hank NYC

This week, I presented my short film at the New York Underwater Photographic Society. The film, "Caribbean Reef Life in Tobago," showcases the rich underwater life in Speyside, focusing on Close Focus Wide Angle techniques. NYUPS is an inclusive group where divers share their passion for underwater photography and film.

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Light, Shadow, and the Sea.
A short film featuring black and white underwater images.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb3KwaH0V1U

#scubadiving #wildlife #shortfilm #underwater #blackandwhite

Light, Shadow and the Sea: A NYUPS Showcase (4K)

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Sardine Run and passed in perfect formation. One of those underwater moments that slows everything down.

https://scubahanknyc.com/2026/02/16/humpback-whales-sardine-run/

#SardineRun #HumpbackWhales #ScubaDiving #UnderwaterVideo #marinelife #whales

Young Travelers: Humpback Whales of the Sardine Run - Scuba Hank NYC

A rare encounter with three sub-adult humpback whales gliding through the chaos of South Africa's Sardine Run. Explore their massive pectoral fins, Antarctic migration routes, and what makes these ocean giants so remarkable.

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From pygmy seahorses to reef sharks, Komodo National Park, Indonesia, remains one of the most rewarding (and challenging) spots for underwater cinematography and photographers. 🤿📸

https://scubahanknyc.com/2020/01/19/underwater-photographs-from-komodo/

#scubadiving #komodo #marinelife

Underwater Photography in Komodo National Park, Indonesia - Scuba Hank NYC

Few dive destinations deliver the same mix of reef drama, macro surprises, and pelagic encounters as Komodo National Park, Indonesia. One dive can give you a

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The honeycomb moray eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) is also one of the reef’s most striking hunters.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SvEGCAEII2M

#moraleel #eels #scubadiving #mozambique #tofobeach #shortfilm #marinelife

The honeycomb moray eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) is also one of the reef’s most striking hunters.

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If you’re heading to Socorro or diving locally in Cabo, See Creatures provides a great service for a shake-out dive, local diving, or short trips to Cabo Pulmo and Gordo Banks. 🤿🇲🇽

https://scubahanknyc.com/reviews/see-creatures-cabo-san-lucas-mexico/

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See Creatures Review – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

See Creatures Review — dive shop in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. We cover the Marine Park, Gordo Banks, and Cabo Pulmo in the Sea of Cortez.

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Looking up through a hole in the reef 🤿🪸

#scubadiving #diving #underwaterphotography #nature #photography #reef #ocean #guam

Mozambique delivers megafauna without the crowds. 🐋🇲🇿 Diving off Tofo Beach is one of the most underrated big-animal experiences in the Indian Ocean.

https://scubahanknyc.com/reviews/liquid-dive-adventures-tofo-mozambique/

#divetrip #scubadiving

Liquid Dive Adventures Review – Tofo Beach, Mozambique

A detailed review of Liquid Dive Adventures in Tofo Beach, Mozambique, covering surf launches, whale sharks, manta rays, and 23 dives in one of the Indian Ocean’s top megafauna corridors.

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☘️ St. Patrick's Day has arrived! ☘️ Here's one of our green friends from the underwater world. This is a Costasiella kuroshimae, commonly nicknamed "Shaun the Sheep." Prints: buff.ly/Yye2jdV #macro #nudibranch #underwaterphotography #critters #scuba #scubadiving #philippines #tiny