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Transport Yourself to the Coral Reefs of Indonesia with bugDreamer

bugDreamer If you haven’t seen the underwater videos of bugDreamer prepare yourself for an otherworldly experience. Marcelo Johan Ogata aka ‘bugDreamer’ is a Brazilian underwater videographer with a knack for capturing the essence of Indonesian diving. Marcelo is currently the…

La Cana Dive Site – Gardens of the Queen Cuba

Pure white sand and crystal blue water, what else could you ask for with Caribbean diving? We really enjoyed the tranquil beauty of La Cana, an easy dive site in the Gardens of the Queen Cuba. Rocky coral bommies surrounded…

WATCH: The Most Curious Grouper, My Favorite Dive Experience in Cuba

Curious Grouper I went to the Gardens of the Queen in search of rare corals, but little did I know, I would be leaving with a crush on a grouper. The curious groups in the Gardens of the Queen are fins…

Magnificent Elkhorn Coral Habitat, Gardens of the Queen, Cuba

Acropora palmata, the Elkhorn Coral, is the king of all Caribbean Coral Reef species. Acropora palmata grows into thick robust branches and is the most important reef-building species in the Caribbean. Acropora palmata was once a dominant species in the Caribbean but unfortunately, there has…

Reef Walls, Sharks, Tarpons, and More! Los Mogotes Dive Site, Cuba

Los Mogotes Dive Site If I had to pick a favorite dive site in Cuba’s Gardens of the Queen, Los Mogotes would definitely make it into the top three. As I edit my way through my Cuban photo collection, Los…

Scuba Diving With Silky Sharks In Cuba

Silky Sharks – Gardens of the Queen Picture this, your dive boat approaches a buoy where shallow turquoise reef drops off to meet deep dark azure blue. The captain turns off the engine and ties up. Within seconds, sleek gray shadows…

2018 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition

The Underwater Photography Guide is pleased to announce that the prestigious Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition 2018 will be accepting images today through November 30, 2018! The Underwater Photography Guide is proud to announce that it is accepting entries for…

Solmar V offers Great White Shark Diving Specials for DEMA attendees

The Solmar V liveaboard will be offering a unique group rate for Great White Shark diving trips to Guadalupe Island. The Six-Pax special offer extends to all DEMA show attendees who would like to reserve 6 or more spots on…