Shooter: Ernest H. Brooks II
Underwater photographer Ernest H. Brooks II is a master in black-and-white photography. Read more about Brooks’ photography career and inspiration.
Alert Diver Issue: Q3 2011
Marine Envenomations: Jellyfish & Hydroid Stings
When jellyfish and hydroid stings happen, what are you doing to do? Read more about these kinds of preventable marine envenomations.
Full-Color Grayscale
Generating a brilliant black-and-white photo is not as simple as just removing the color. Follow these step-by-step instructions to turn your full-color image into a stunning black-and-white masterpiece.
Lightning
Lightning strikes are impossible to predict. However, you can greatly reduce your risk of injury be implementing some safety protocols. Learn more about lighting and how to avoid the strike.
Sustainable Seafood
Choosing sustainable seafood can greatly and positively impact ocean fish populations. Read more about sustainable seafood and learn which restaurants abide by sustainable practices.
Blue Water
Blue-water photography takes place in water so deep, you never see the bottom. The environment is huge and you drift with the currents. In blue water, cutting-edge photography can occur.
Voluntourism
Voluntourism can turn your next dive vacation into one that makes a difference. Learn more about voluntourism and if it’s right for you.
Hydrothermal Vents
Hydrothermal vents are underwater volcanoes that play an important role in the ocean’s temperature, chemistry and circulation patterns. Read more about hydrothermal vents and their importance to scientists.
A Living Museum in the Sea
“The Living Museum” is a protected area where an ancient pirate shipwreck, artifacts and rare corals can be visited. Learn more about this protected site.
A Clear Picture
Dive masks are critical pieces of dive gear enabling someone to do so much. Get the basics on dive masks.
