Das Meer zeigte sich von allen Seiten und erinnerte uns daran, dass wir hier nicht im Zoo sind und auf Bestellung uns die Fische vorgefuehrt werden. Doch ich will und kann nicht klagen, erlebte ich doch heute den bisher schoensten Tauggang meines Lebens. Aber der Reihe nach. Der erste Tauchgang startete mit 3 Mantas, die […]
Read MoreEnroute to Socorro from the Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico After a few days exploring the Sea of Cortez we are now back in the open Pacific ocean and again in search of more big animals. We emerged from the Sea of Cortez near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and gradually began feeling the change […]
Read MoreI recieved a huge Welcome Back to the Nautilus Explorer upon my return from holidays! It was great to hug the crew and meet new friends. Even our departure from the beautiful beaches of Cabo showed us something new. An anchoring cruiseship, a massive yacht with a helicopter on its back deck and about 5 […]
Read MoreHaving taken extended leave from the Nautilus Explorer, it’s a great feeling to be back on board and working in the beautiful Revillagigedo archipelago. There’s nothing like some honest work, old (and new) faces and the sea air to blow off the cobwebs – not to mention the old familiar aches and pains as muscles […]
Read MoreToday we visited “The Boiler”, a pinnacle off the coast of San Benedicto Island. The day started with continental breakfast which always consists of absolutely delicious fresh breads and baked goods, fruit, cold cereal and oatmeal. After grabbing a cup of coffee and a quick bite, we attended a dive briefing, doned our wetsuits and […]
Read MoreThe songs of the humpbacks could be heard in the background while the mantas played… After our most beautiful and comfortable transit of the season from Cabo San Lucas to the Socorro Islands we arrived at our first destination for this expedition, Isla San Benedicto. The 24 hour ride south from Cabo offered nothing more than […]
Read MoreThis morning we were escorted toward San Benedicto Island by a huge pod of leaping Bottlenose Dolphins. Some of the jumps were easily 15 feet into the air. The Captain said he was looking one in the eye as he stood on the bridge. The beautiful Baja sunrise lit up the impressive volcanic island as […]
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