Oceanic Whitetip Sharks and Pilot Whales

Oceanic Whitetip Sharks and Pilot Whales

These sharks are rarely seen by divers as they prefer deep, open water.  Unfortunately opportunities to see sharks of any kind are becoming less common due to the fact we slaughter anywhere from 100 to close to 300 million sharks a year which is absolutely shameful and one more reason I would have never considered staying on the boat to miss an opportunity like this.

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Octopus Versus Sharptail Eel Update

Octopus Versus Sharptail Eel Update

Now that we have returned from Honduras I have put together the full sequence of the amazing video Bruce captured our first week: the unexpected predation of an eel by an octopus.  I cut one minute of the more gruesome action to save for a better WiFi connection.  I was also able to zoom in to better see what is happening.

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Warning To New Divers, About Other Divers

Warning To New Divers, About Other Divers

When I meet new people I inevitably wonder 'would I still like this person on a dive boat'?  My friends and family will confirm I am desperate to corrupt their children with a desire to see under the surface and recruit as many ocean champions as I can.  There are a lot of things I could say to a new diver but I think an advisory about other divers would be at the top of my list. 

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