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looking up at roca partida, a sea bird flies by

Sharks, tuna, jacks, dream-like pelagic life!

  • Post author By Nautilus Crew
  • Post date 2018-05-17
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By Nautilus Crew on May 17th, 2018 in Crew, Guests, Socorro

In one moment we are completely engulfed in a school of cottonmouth jacks, the next moment, black trevally and large yellowtail charge through and split the school to find a meal. And the tuna… holy mackerel, the tuna!! Yellowfin tuna so healthy, you don’t realize just how big they are until they come close and dwarf the silvertip sharks next to you. Absolute perfection!

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  • Tags chevron manta, cottonmouth jack, Galapagos Shark, Roca Partida, silvertip shark, trevally, whitetip reef shark, yellowfin tuna, yellowtail

Warm waters and plenty of sharks

  • Post author By Nautilus Staff
  • Post date 2017-12-10
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By Nautilus Staff on December 10th, 2017 in Guests, Socorro

After sailing 411 nautical miles from Rocas Alijos, where we did two dives we finally arrived at Roca Partida. My favorite Dive Spot!! The water was warm, 26 degrees on the surface, and we could leave the 7mm wetsuits on the boat, one diver wore only a thin lavacore jacket. During the only dive we […]

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  • Tags Galapagos Shark, Hammerhead shark, Roca Partida, silky shark, whitetip reef shark
manta flying by the rock

The Thrill and The Calm

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  • Post date 2017-07-04
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By Nautilus Staff on July 4th, 2017 in Guests, Socorro

As we swam into the deep blue surrounding the strange outcrop called La Roca Partida, I was filled with a strange combination of thrill and calm. You know, the calm you feel as the water gently rushes past, and the sound of your breath as the bubbles escape up towards the surface. The faint crackling […]

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  • Tags black manta, Hammerhead shark, lobster, Roca Partida, whitetip reef shark
sharks in the stacking on the rock

"Yes you can, and We're Going to Help you!"

  • Post author By Nautilus Staff
  • Post date 2017-06-27
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By Nautilus Staff on June 27th, 2017 in Guests, Socorro

I had a spectacular trip to the islands around Socorro, and in a large part due to the entire crew of the Belle Amie. One divemaster in particular, Damian, made my diving a great experience while in the water. His enthusiasm for diving and life in general makes me smile every time I see him […]

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  • Tags giant manta, Hammerhead shark, liveaboard diving, whitetip reef shark

Saw more sperm whales. about 20 of them logging on the surface. WOW!! – Guadalupe October 13, 2012

  • Post author By Nautilus Staff
  • Post date 2012-10-13
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By Nautilus Staff on October 13th, 2012 in Archive

Just a sweet and nice early morning as we left the dock in Ensenada 4 days ago to start this Great White expedition. Just a little foggy and as we headed out there was a line straight across where the fog just disappeared. Just after that the sun started to rise over Ensenada and watching […]

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  • Tags cage diving, Great White Shark, photography, photos, whitetip reef shark

Close encounters of a Roca Partida kind – school of 30 + galapagos sharks. Roca Partida, Mexico.

  • Post author By Nautilus Staff
  • Post date 2012-02-28
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By Nautilus Staff on February 28th, 2012 in Archive

Four dives today at Roca Partida. Strong current around the rock. First dive I wasted way too much energy (and air) fighting the current. Smarter on the second dive and even smarter on the third dive, that was the best. Hit on a school of 30+ Galapagos (or so someone says) sharks (10 footers). They […]

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  • Tags dive, liveaboard, manta, mexico, scuba, shark, whitetip reef shark

Made only 1 dive today because we were so busy swimming with humpback whales!! – 28 JAN 2011 – guest blog.

  • Post author By Nautilus Staff
  • Post date 2011-02-06
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By Nautilus Staff on February 6th, 2011 in Archive

Greg W. from Pittsburgh-  Made only one dive today because we were so busy swimming with humpback whales i actually forgot about diving.  First set of whales swam right past the boat when I was in the water and it was so awesome seeing the mother and calf gliding past.  I was hooked!!!   Gabe our […]

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  • Tags Hammerhead shark, humpback whales, Nautilus Explorer, Roca Partida, whitetip reef shark

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