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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While Earth Day officially falls on 22nd April, we believe that everyday should be a celebration of our planet and the need for its conservation. As divers, we can all act more environmentally responsible, as to quote legendary ocean explorer Dr Sylvia Earle, with “no water, no life. No blue, no green.” But don’t worry, […]
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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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UPDATE: The closure and special proclamation for Guadalupe marine biosphere national park has been lifted, and we are cautiously optimistic that we are going to have a 2021 season. First and foremost, this is good for the sharks as it keeps illegal fishing out of the park, while allowing the continuation of science and conservation […]
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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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Sometime every November or December, humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) from Alaska show up in the Socorro Archipelago to mate, breed and teach their new calves the skills they need to make the long migration back north in late spring. Whether hearing the dulcet tunes of these gentle giants during a dive, or, if you’re very […]
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