We’ve just received a postcard from guide and Backscatter photo pro Dany Taylor, who’s been searching for the elusive Sea of Cortez orcas on our inaugural mobula and orca expedition. Different seasons bring different seas. Or at least it feels this way with an entirely different Sea of Cortez between April and July. We have […]
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Thanks to Jaws, great white sharks are one of the most feared predators to patrol the ocean. In reality, these misunderstood marine animals are critical to the ocean’s health and are incredibly humbling to witness in the flesh. Located off the coast of Baja Mexico in the Pacific Ocean, Guadalupe is home to the best […]
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Since 2018, the giant manta ray has been listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The protection of the world’s oceans and all its incredible inhabitants has never been more important, and we have been working on compiling a manta identification database for the last 30 years and working specifically with the Manta Trust, […]
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During the summer months, a truly extraordinary wildlife event takes place in the Sea of Cortez: the great mobula ray migration. From mid-May to July, thousands of mobula rays aggregate in the deep south of the Sea of Cortez, and we’re excited to unveil a new expedition to experience the mobula ray migration first-hand aboard […]
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Capturing the perfect underwater photo can be tricky. While wildlife photographers make it look effortless, there are a plethora of behind-the-scenes considerations that take place, from camera technicalities to the environment composition, dive conditions and the fact that marine animals are notoriously shy. Luckily, we have some of the best underwater photography pros to teach […]
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When it comes to scuba diving, there is always something new and exciting to learn. Whether expanding your portfolio of specialties, mastering underwater photography, or even diving medicine courses for doctors, otherwise known as dive medicine cme. While we’re on the topic of diving medicine, we’re excited to host Dr. Gary Rose on a series […]
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The Revillagigedo Archipelago, otherwise known as Socorro, is home to some of the best big animal diving in the world. Largely untouched by human activity, in part due to the sheer remoteness of the archipelago – a staggering 235-miles south of Cabo in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean – and in part due to its […]
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