Whale carcass drew in a small schools of sharks

Today we had not only 4 amazing dives but the added adventure of a large chunk of whale floating past the boat. Normally I would not consider this a good thing but the 2m sq hunk of humpback whale was providing shelter and nourishment for a variety of fish. Our intrepid Captain Al took a few of us out to get a closer look (and smell unfortunately) in one of the ribs.

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Whale shark off the back of the Nautilus Explorer all day long and dolphins playing with her. Phenomenal.

Yesterday at Roca Partida was phenomenal. Had two whalesharks and everyone had multiple encounters on all their dives. One whaleshark was hanging around the stern of the Nautilus Explorer a couple times during the day. Loads of dolphins all day as well on all dives, hanging out with the divers and playing with the whaleshark. […]

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When they rolled round we rolled round, when we stopped to gaze at them they stopped to gaze at us. Socorro Island, Mexico.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR DIVES! Mantas, Mantas,  Mantas!  The Boiler is fantastic for Mantas.  They actually seem to like interactions with us humans. A very special and humbling experience. Sailed to Roca Partida and saw whales breeching and fin slapping. Underwater was crystal clear with abundant White Tip Reef Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Jacks, and fishes. […]

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One of the joys of this trip is getting up early to watch the last of the night sky with brilliant stars and even shooting stars, and the early chat of birds on Roca Partida. Mexico.

Terceiro dia de mergulho! Vida muito dura Caimos quatro vezes em uma imensidao azul, repleta de vida! Golfinhos em transe, tubaroes de todos os tamanhos e tipos (galapenhos, silver, galha branca recifense, martelo) empilhados em cavernas e nadando com cavalas, atuns, xareus Para nos aliviar do trabalho duro, um passeio de barco ao redor da […]

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Han estado jugando un rato bien largo con nosotros! Ni burbujas, ni ruidos, ni asustarse por nada. Socorro Island, Mexico.

Que nos creiamos? Que no quedan delfines para bucear con ellos? Que son pocos los sitios donde ˆsin ser una piscina- puedes bucear con ellos? Solo queda una cosa por decir! Aqui estaban! Han venido esta manana a saludarnos, y nos han hecho mil y una monerias! No ha sido un simple paso, te saludo, […]

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I've been to Roca Partida before but the first dive of the day was one of those dives that are simply magic. Leaving you with that special feeling only a few dives over the years will give you to remember forever. Roca Partida, Baja California, Mexico.

I’ve been to Roca Partida before but the first dive of the day was one of these dives that are simply magic. Leaving you with that special feel only a few dives over the years will give you to remember forever. We dove in only two of us and had the ocean all to ourselves. […]

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Got hit by an attack sea urchin at Roca Partida! Socorro Island, Mexico.

Roca Partida: 100 plus vis, Silver tip, White tip, Galapagos, Hammer head Sharks, Bottlenose Dolphins, Yellow fin Tuna, and an attack sea urchin. How can it get better other than that. One more day here tomorrow. Eiko Jones. Sharks has been the word of the past two days here at Roca Partida, part of the […]

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