As Shark Week officially kicks off, we caught up with wildlife filmmaker, conservationist, and great white shark whisperer Andy Casagrande. A two-time Emmy Award winning cinematographer, he’s helped produce, shoot and host several Shark Weeks, so safe to say he knows his stuff. Oh, Andy will also be hosting a special Nautilus voyage to Guadalupe […]
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We’ve spent almost 20 years observing the great white sharks of Guadalupe. Over time, we’ve seen the population flourish – we’re now up to 367 identified great white sharks, with a whopping 82% sighted more than one year and 36% sighted for more than five years. That’s a lot of sharks. And with so many […]
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We’ve been blown away with the amount of marine megafauna we’ve seen in the Sea of Cortez this year, it’s been the best we’ve seen in 20 years and we’re only halfway through the year! Our spotter airplane supported mobula and orca expeditions have been just as awesome, for a flavor of what to expect […]
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Whether seeing a whopping great white shark glide through the blue or a school of hundreds of hammerheads sashaying in synchronization, sharks are not only a sight to behold but integral to the ocean’s health. Shark Week was originally conceived by the Discovery Channel to highlight shark conservation efforts and correct misconceptions fabricated by the […]
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Captain Mike has been navigating the waters of Guadalupe for almost 20 years, so safe to say he knows his stuff when it comes to the ocean’s top predator, the great white shark. And for unforgettable encounters, here’s his two cents on why you should dive with great white sharks in July… If I were […]
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The age old question… are great white sharks man eaters? Should you be worried about the danger of getting in the water with our great white sharks at Guadalupe Island? Well, great whites are bloody big apex predators with a very impressive mouth of full of rows of sharp teeth. Heck yes, they are dangerous, […]
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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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