While I was enjoying this little one on one time I noticed the seal looking above my head in alarm. On turning to see what it was looking at I was immediately confronted by… Nov.7, 2011. Islas San Benito, Baja California, Mexico

Capt.’s log.  Cedros Island :   Guadalupe fur seals and  northern elephant seals After spending the last two days diving in the beautiful kelp forests of San Benitos, today we made the 22 nautical mile transit to neighbouring Isla Cedros to sample some of it’s local wildlife. We started the day at the north point where […]

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Having seen almost every shark documentary known to man, nothing can prepare you for the experience of a face to face confrontation with a great white shark. Guadalupe, Baja, October 2011

Time seems to stand still as they lazily float by.  You forget their power until they suddenly drop fin and fly to the surface trying to steal a piece of fish from the rainbow runners.  They are massive creatures worthy of every single ounce of respect you can give them. I can’t wait until tomorrow!… […]

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My name is Alex and this is no made up blog that most people probably assume the crew here make. This is the trip of a lifetime.

THIS IS THE FIRST DIVE EXPERIENCE W GREAT WHITES WORDS CANNOT EXPLAIN WHAT U FEEL WHEN U SEE THEM SOOO FAR THE BESY TRIP EVER. THE WHOLE STAFF ABOARD HAS BEEN SOOO NICE AND ACCOMMODATING. CANT WAIT FOR MY 3RD DIVE FOR THE FIRST DAY EVERY DIVE GETS BETTER!!!!! THANK U NAUTILUS EXPLORER!!!!!!!!!!!! The Nautilus Explorer […]

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Everything pales in comparison to the feeling you get as a great white shark swims right at you. In a heartbeat, the rest of the world vanishes. Guadalupe, Baja, October 2011

Having seen almost every shark documentary known to man, nothing can prepare you for the experience of a face to face confrontation with a great white shark.  Time seems to stand still as they lazily float by.  You forget their power until they suddenly drop fin and fly to the surface trying to steal a […]

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The great white sharks came straight toward me, a foot away, just watching his mouth open as big as possible!!!!!  Guadalupe, Baja October 2011

Alex H again J, in answer to the question above, I honestly didn’t think we could have topped yesterday, but when an aggressive male white shark decides to nudge your cage it becomes a whole new ball game. Again I was with Fred and Ryan, this time we were joined by Nick and we all […]

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The inspiring Kelp forests of San Benitos

Thick, healthy kelp sprouting up from a rocky bottom full of cracks and crevices to explore, surrounded by water a deep blue colour, broken only by the suns rays as they penetrate the overhead canopy. Add to this picture a half a dozen playful young sea lions zipping effortlessly around, above, below you. Then hovering in mid water inches from your cameras dome port as they inspect their reflection, before torpedoing away so quickly it seems almost impossible.

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Mother nature at her best. Sep 23 2011 – Isla Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico

Have you ever seen a sea lion playing with a great white shark  “Catch me if you can”?In German language we would say: “Ganz grosses Kino!?” Its really mother nature at its best. Amazing entertainment while sitting in the cage. We want more of that. – J  Axel (Germany) Imagine four (!) great whites around you […]

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