For the first time in four decades, the critically endangered Socorro Dove has returned to its native country of Mexico, thanks to a captive breeding program involving 33 organizations in 12 countries. The Socorro Dove was endemic to Socorro Island on the Revillagigedo Archipelago, approximately 400 miles southwest of the west Mexican city of […]
Read MoreSocorro Island in the Revillagigedo Archipelago is a jewel in the eastern Pacific ocean. The islands are a protected marine biosphere that are a virtual aquatic Garden of Eden for both reef and pelagic critters including our favourite sharks, giant manta rays, dolphins, tuna and humpback whales. Sure it’s frustrating when we see sport […]
Read MoreWe are in the final stages of pre-departure preparation and will be departing the sparkling new marina at San Jose del Cabo in a couple of minutes. I’ve been working out of our Vancouver office for the last month on a very exciting dive project and hope to be able to make the details public at the beginning of May.
Read MoreOn a different note, our great thanks to the Mexican Navy for their help today. One of our guests started feeling ill last night and was diagnosed this morning with acute pancreatitis – which is extremely serious and potentially life threatening. A number of evacuation options were considered including a chopper medivac flight right to the boat, which is possible because the Nautilus Explorer has a rated helicopter deck. No options are easy or simple on a small ship anchored in the lee of a volcano, 250 miles out into the open Pacific ocean.
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