Two new gobies have been collected and described from deep waters in the Caribbean Sea. New species Robinsichthys nigrimarginatus becomes only the second member of the genus Robinsichthys, while Birdsongichthys rectus is given both new genus and new species status. …
Dalmation Nurse Shark Spotted by Divers in Honduras
Sharks and their elasmobranch relatives are very conservative in their appearance and it’s a very rare sight to see specimens sporting anything but the standard appearance. Albino sharks and rays are almost unheard of in the wild and while we’ve…
Lipogramma idabeli, a Gorgeous New Species of Deepwater Basslet
Lipogramma idabeli is a gorgeous and unexpected new species of basslet recently described from Honduras. Like similar species of Lipogramma, L. idabelli was collected at the abyssal depths of 125 to 150 meters, or between 410 to 492 feet deep. Lipogramma idabeli is…
Cordelia Banks Is The Healthiest Caribbean Reef We’ve Ever Seen
Cordelia Bank Cordelia Bank is an extensive coral reef located on the southwest coast of Roatán Honduras. We had the opportunity to dive this protected area and can safely say this is the healthiest Caribbean staghorn reef we've ever seen. Covering 17km2…
Beginners Guide To Diving Roatan
So you’ve decided to go scuba diving in Roatan, or perhaps you are still considering where to spend your holiday. This guide will give you an introduction to diving in Roatan for certified and non-certified divers. Getting There Fly There…
Roatan Dive Site Profile – Hole In The Wall
Hole In The Wall This dive is a fan favorite in Roatan that has advanced divers coming back year after year requesting this site by name. The dive starts at the top of the wall near 30 feet (9m) as…
Roatan Dive Site Profile – Seaquest Shallow
Seaquest Shallow As a self-proclaimed coral lover, there is nothing better than a shallow sunlit reef to make the dive fly by. Perhaps I am biased as Seaquest Shallow was the very first dive site I visited in Roatan, but…
Seven Of Our Favorite Dive Sites In Roatan
Dive Roatan If you love coral, Roatan Honduras should be at the top of your list as a scuba diving destination. Roatan is one of three Bay Islands off the Northern Coast of Honduras, and the islands boast some of…
Healthy Reefs For Healthy People
For the past two weeks, we’ve had the opportunity to scuba dive and explore coral reefs in Roatán, Honduras, and were fortunate to connect with the local chapter of the Mesoamerican Healthy Reefs for Healthy People Initiative. Here in Honduras,…
Roatan Dive Guide Is The Ultimate Guide For Scuba Diving Roatan Honduras
If you are planning a trip to Roatan or already on the Island you will definitely want to pick up a copy of the Roatan Dive Guide Edition 2.1. The colorful 120-page guide includes 60 of the best dive sites in…
