Sunrise over Cozumel with bright sun rays breaking through soft clouds above gentle Caribbean waves.

Diving in the Sea of Cortez is remarkable, particularly off Los Islotes, La Paz, where interactions with playful California sea lions create unforgettable experiences. Their curiosity and intelligence enrich dives, fostering a unique connection between divers and marine life. Ideal conditions from October to May enhance underwater exploration.

WordPress has created another fun challenge to begin the year. Each and every day during the month of January, WordPress posts a writing prompt to

Lionfish are iconic inhabitants of coral reef ecosystems, where their distinctive striped appearance and flowing fins make them one of the ocean's most

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For a limited time, get access to Comet with a month of free Perplexity Pro

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The sunset painted the evening sky with a shifting palette of red, orange, pink, and yellow. Each shade blended and faded into the next while the clouds

Midway through a 2½-week stay in Dauin, I took a break from diving to visit Pulangbato Falls in Valencia, arranged by Silver Reef Dive Resort. Arriving early, I filmed the serene waterfall framed by r...

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A few years ago, a group of friends and I organized a dive trip to Iceland. Our goals were simple: earn a Dry Suit certification and execute a bucket list

Celebrating World Octopus Day, the content highlights octopus behavior through clips from Grenada, Costa Rica, and Indonesia. Each location showcases unique diving experiences revealing octopus camouflage, locomotion, and hunting. Grenada offers varied dive sites, Costa Rica features an abundant marine reserve, while Indonesia boasts rich biodiversity ideal for observing diverse octopus species.

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YouTube video by Scuba Hank NYC

The great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) is the largest of its kind in the Atlantic. While several smaller species exist, this is the only large predator

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On September 30, 2025, NYUPS (New York Underwater Photographic Society) - the imaging arm of Big Apple Divers - held its first meetup since the pandemic pause, filling the back room at Fred’s on Amsterdam Ave. Hosted by Larry C., Mike R., Adam S., and myself (Hank), it was standing-room only. Around ten presenters shared their underwater images.

Atlantic Beach, on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, is a place where the sky shifts and changes as much as the ocean. During my latest Chasing Clouds shoot, I set up my camera for time-lapse to watch the sun sink beyond the horizon. In just one minute of film, hours of light and cloud movement unfold. The sunset painted the evening sky with a shifting palette of red, orange, pink, and yellow.

YouTube video by Scuba Hank NYC

YouTube video by Scuba Hank NYC

Midway through a 2½-week stay in Dauin, I took a break from diving to visit Pulangbato Falls in Valencia, arranged by Silver Reef Dive Resort. Arriving early, I filmed the serene waterfall framed by red rocks and lush greenery. The location offered a peaceful escape and a chance to enjoy a hot spring nearby.

YouTube video by Scuba Hank NYC

YouTube video by Scuba Hank NYC