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Before the reefs. Before the sharks. Before the first descent.
This was the view heading into Durban, South Africa — and a reminder that sometimes the trip starts delivering before you even arrive.
https://scubahanknyc.com/2026/03/02/chasing-clouds-heading-to-durban/
Up Close with the Peacock-Tail Anemone Shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis)
The Peacock-tail Anemone Shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) exemplifies the beauty of marine life in the Indo-Pacific, featuring a clear body, white patches, and blue-tipped limbs. This tiny shrimp thrives within anemones, benefiting from protection and cleaning others. Though small, it's a sought-after macro photography subject, symbolizing Indonesia's vibrant reef ecosystem.
Squid spotted off the coast of St. Vincent.
https://youtube.com/shorts/6binP1eWYds
17 dives. 5 days. Giant mantas, dolphins, and sharks moving through the blue.
My new review of the Nautilus Explorer covers what it’s actually like to dive Socorro — including the boat, operation, comfort, and whether I’d go back.
https://scubahanknyc.com/reviews/nautilus-explorer-socorro-islands-mexico/
A firsthand review of the Nautilus Explorer liveaboard on the Socorro Islands (Revillagigedo Archipelago) itinerary — covering the boat, dive operation, and what to expect from one of Mexico's top pelagic diving destinations.
This black-and-white sea slug may look like a nudibranch, but it’s actually a headshield slug. Meet Pilsbry’s Headshield Slug.
Sand tiger sharks are one of the biggest reasons North Carolina wreck diving is so iconic.
But why do they “hover” over the wrecks like that?
https://scubahanknyc.com/2026/01/30/why-sand-tiger-sharks-hover-on-north-carolina-wrecks/
Chasing Clouds — Tubbataha
Sunsets at the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park offer a mesmerizing spectacle, with endless ocean and vibrant skies of gold, orange, and red. As evening approaches, a calm descends on the dive deck, allowing travelers to pause and appreciate the awe-inspiring beauty above, reminding them that nature's wonders extend beyond the reefs.
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/
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.
Light, Shadow and Sea – A Black and White Short Film
This month, I presented a short film titled “Light, Shadow and Sea” at the New York Underwater Photographic Society meeting. Focusing on black and white, the film explores underwater contrast and texture, capturing diverse marine environments and emphasizing mood over color. It serves as an exercise in illuminating the subtleties of underwater life.
Light, Shadow, and the Sea.
A short film featuring black and white underwater images.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb3KwaH0V1U
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