Beneath the Fin

Sharks are among the ocean’s oldest survivors. They have cruised through Earth’s seas for more than 450 million years — long before the first trees grew or Saturn formed its rings.

Silky sharks in Cuba’s Jardines de la Reina

Hydro Training

Joint stability and core strength can significantly impact your dive experience, especially when there is current or you are entering or exiting the water in full gear. One way to improve joint stability and core strength is to incorporate water into almost any traditional exercise that uses a bar or dumbbells. The basic premise is that moving water forces your body to use more stability. You can purchase hydro training equipment or make your own.

Single Leg Deadlift Press

Wobbegong Shark

While photographing the wrecks throughout the day, I noticed a few wobbegong sharks, but they were difficult to photograph as they rested under ledges or in sheltered spots.

Wobbegong Shark

Discovery of the Dunraven

Wreck diving became the rage of dive tourism in the wake of the 1977 blockbuster movie The Deep.

Soft corals grow on the upturned stern of the Dunraven wreck.

Composite Scuba Cylinders

Composite, fiber-wound cylinders are making their way back into diving in rebreathers and other advanced scuba gear. The weight and lifespan benefits of these cylinders are attempting to challenge their previous cost barrier.

composite cylinder

Put Peace of Mind on Your Packing List

When we pack for a trip, our minds are usually filled with checklists that include passports, boarding passes, medications, and an extra phone charger. We rarely consider if we are […]

Person writing on a Last Will and Testament.