Fukui Point – Bunaken National Park Fukui point is easily one of the best coral dives in the Bunaken National Park. The shallow areas are covered in huge colonies of branching corals, and the reef slopes have some of the…
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SoFi Is A Soft Robotic Fish Built For Underwater Exploration
Researchers at MIT unveiled a new take on underwater exploration, with the creation of a robotic fish with a soft undulating tail. The soft robotic fish or SoFi for short, doesn’t rely on propellers or jet-based propulsion instead, a hydraulic pump…
Check Out This Cheap & Easy DIY Underwater Tripod Idea
SCUBA diving is a notoriously expensive hobby to get into and if you want to add underwater photography to the mix, fuggedaboutit! But not everything about diving has to be ungodly expensive with a multitude of zeroes behind the sticker price,…
This Mimic Algae Looks Just Like Branching Acropora Coral!
Mimic Algae Organisms living in the underwater world are masters of camouflage and disguise, all to avoid predation from larger or more aggressive species. Cuttlefish change colors to blend in with their surroundings, trumpetfish drift motionlessly between gorgonian corals and seagrass confusing any would-be…
Will Smith Goes Diving For the First Time!
Will Smith is a world-famous movie star who pretty much couldn’t be any more successful at life. Recently, however, you may have noticed that the ‘Fresh Prince’ started a YouTube style Vlog channel of his life and experiences puzzling content…
Hands On With the Aquatica AGH5 Housing Part 1: The ‘Core’
Selecting a housing can be a very personal decision based on a user’s particular needs so before deciding on the Aquatica AGH5 housing I reviewed many different options. Aquatica, Nauticam and Ikelite are some of the most widely available housings…
An Insurance Policy For The Mesoamerican Reef – Reef Resilience Webinar
Coral reefs are not only a source of wonderment for scuba divers, they also provide important ecological services. In one of the most promising developments for reef restoration, economists, insurers, and conservationists are now collaborating to leverage the ecological and protective services…
Oceanic Manta Ray Fins Now Shipping in All Colors and Sizes!
Oceanic Manta Ray fins are now shipping. These open heel fins are inspired by the manta ray, in their shape and mechanics. Manta rays glide through the water with minimal effort and can turn gracefully with a precise flick of the fin. Manta…
VIDEO: Scuba Diving In Saint Helena And Ascension Island SV Delos
St. Helena and Ascension island are two of the most remote islands in the world. At 700 nautical miles apart, smack dab in the center of the South Atlantic, and it’s not every day you come across scuba diving videos from of…
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Siderastrea radians
Siderastrea radians Siderastrea is a common boulder type Caribbean coral, but to spot the lesser-known species, Siderastrea radians requires a shallow dive and a keen eye. Siderastrea radians grows into small round boulders or domes, compared to its massive relative, the Siderastrea siderea. The simple…