Orcas
Aftermath of the hunt
Striped Marlin Up Close
More marlin madness! It was incredible watching these magnificent animals slice through baitballs. Check out the eyes on this close up view.
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Marlin Strike
Insane moment!!! Sometimes mackerel/sardines attempt to escape their predators and seek refuge behind divers, so I became a human shield for a split second here. At first I wasn’t sure if I should try and get out of the way or keep the camera steady, but I quickly realized I had to put all my trust in the marlin to not skewer me! Lucky for me, striped marlin are highly agile intelligent animals and possess great eyesight. They are very careful with their bill, as they need it to hunt and survive. I could tell you that this bait fish got away and lived happily ever after, but we all know what happened next…
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Thankful for family, friends, sea lions, and incredible wildlife encounters like this!
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Socorro Trip
Is anyone interested in Socorro for May? I am trying to get a group together. There has been incredible last minute deals this season.
May in Socorro is baitball season and also a great time to see false killer whales and whale sharks. Water will be around 80F and visibility will be great. The mantas, dolphins, hammerheads, and tuna will be there as always.
We can also see makos and blue sharks in Cabo before or after the liveaboard. Please let me if you are interested!
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Socorro Discounts!
I have BIG DISCOUNTS on this destination right now! Revillagigedo has some of the friendliest dolphins and mantas in the world. For underwater photographers, I have a special workshop available for $100 off in February, which is a great time of year to see humpbacks topside, and underwater if you're lucky. Photo workshops are the best way to improve your skills whether you are a beginner or experienced shooter! You will have a professional helping you gear up, giving you techniques for wide angle, advising you on settings, and walking you through the editing process.
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If you want to see whale sharks and can travel this month, I have 20-30% off liveaboards in December. To see what Socorro is like in December click the link in my bio. Roca Partida has been on fire for whale sharks this season! Please shoot me a message to reserve your spot.
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Cormorant action in Los Cabos, Baja, Mexico!
Farnsworth Banks - Backside Catalina
Healthy Purple Hydrocorals!!!
These beautiful cold water corals can be found in huge numbers on the backside of Catalina Island. The dive site, Farnsworth Banks, is one of the best places in the world to view them. When you drop down to around 80 feet, you are surrounded by colorful corals as far as the eye can see, huge schools of fish, and of course kelp. The first time I came here I was blown away by how healthy the reef was, and how cold the water was! The area is not protected however, so there are usually a number of fishing boats in the area. Did you know corals could thrive at such low temperatures?
Giant Black Sea Bass - Casino Point, Catalina
Not the best viz, but always a good day getting in the water, especially when the Giant Black Sea Bass are in town! There were around 10 hanging out in the kelp on this dive off Catalina Island. They have made a remarkable recovery, but unfortunately they are still being hunted. Another diver pulled a spear out of one in the Casino Point marine park. Hopefully their numbers continue to increase and we can enjoy spending time with them when they return in the summer months to breed.
Dolphin Attack 😂
Have you ever seen dolphins messing with another animal in the ocean? Well now ya have. The dolphins in Socorro love interacting with the other pelagic species, but the manta does not look thrilled about it.