The Washington Post – Indonesia struggles to combat shark poaching in protected areas. Baja California, Mexico, 2012.

Indonesia struggles to combat shark poaching in protected areas By Juliet Eilperin, Monday, May 7, 9:50 AM Local and regional authorities in Indonesia caught 33 poachers last week who had taken sharks, manta rays and sea cucumbers from a marine protected area that scientists have identified as one of the sea’s most important sites. But after confiscating their illegal catch and […]

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Manta city AKA The Boiler at San Benedicto Island – non stop. Roca Partida, Mexico, 2012.

Boiler was the hot spot this last week, we spent two days at the canyon and it was ok, another two days at Roca partida and it was ok, but our last two days we decided to spend them at the Boiler and boom we got to the point where we had 4  someone said […]

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Some damn good scuba diving at Roca Partida!! Too much to describe. Socorro, Mexico, 2012.

On our last stretch home we spent the last 3 days diving Roca Partida and San Benedicto! Some damn good scuba diving! Definitely lives up to its reputation. Too much to describe. This is the time where I thought accolades for the boat, and her crew, would be appropriate. To start, this boat is awesome! […]

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So much fun I can hardly find the words! I could start with MANTA'S and finish with HAMMERHEAD! Socorro, 2012, Mexico.

You can fill in the blanks from there.  We were treated to multiple displays from a few humpback whales, that was awesome. We also had quite a few dolphins taking turns riding the bow wave, even a copy of barrel rolls. I think they enjoyed themselves. First dive of the trip, straight down to a […]

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It is special to see an all black manta but to see 3 different ones in the same day is definitely a treat! Socorro, 2012, Mexico.

Hi, It was a real great Day in Socorro at Cabo Pierce, the best Dive at the Trip, so far. At the first dive on this day we saw a school of Hammerheads, and it was a really fantastic experience. Three Mantas passed by playing in the bubbles, awesome. Also a lot of Octopus, Morrays, […]

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We could see 2 black shadows passing close under the Nautilus Explorer + unexpected encounter with 30 pilot whales. Cabo Pearse, Socorro, 2012.

Arrived Cabo Pearse early this morning, on the eastern edge of Isla Socorro. We were treated to the blue water that we had been seeking. As we anchored and prepared for the days diving we could see at least two black shadows passing close around the Nautilus Explorer, beckoning the divers to join them in […]

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This is our 9th trip with the Nautilus Fleet… Can we get a frequent flyer card yet?! 2012 Guest Comments, Socorro Islands, Mexico.

The scenery and the boat are so amazing it almost seems like the diving is secondary. Like icing on a cake. Bryen Girling. — The accomodations are clean, cozy, and comfortable. And the nice hot showers with plenty of hot water were perfect after a day of diving. The consideration for my gluten free diet […]

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