Fuvahmulah Dive Review – Tiger Shark Diving in the Maldives Review of diving with Fuvahmulah Dive — daily tiger shark encounters at Tiger Zoo, deep open ocean pelagics, and a full-package trip to the Maldives' single-island atoll.

Fuvahmulah is not your average Maldives dive trip. It’s remote, raw, and packed with shark action.

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Chasing Clouds — Heading to Durban - Scuba Hank NYC Chasing Clouds en route to Durban, South Africa — a pre-dive moment before exploring the shark-rich waters of the Indian Ocean.

Before the reefs. Before the sharks. Before the first descent.
This was the view heading into Durban, South Africa — and a reminder that sometimes the trip starts delivering before you even arrive.
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Up Close with the Peacock-Tail Anemone Shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) The Peacock-tail Anemone Shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) exemplifies the beauty of marine life in the Indo-Pacific, featuring a clear body, white patches, and blue-tipped limbs. This tiny shrimp thrives within anemones, benefiting from protection and cleaning others. Though small, it's a sought-after macro photography subject, symbolizing Indonesia's vibrant reef ecosystem.

Up Close with the Peacock-Tail Anemone Shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis)

The Peacock-tail Anemone Shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) exemplifies the beauty of marine life in the Indo-Pacific, featuring a clear body, white patches, and blue-tipped limbs. This tiny shrimp thrives within anemones,…

St. Vincent Squid. #wildlifephotography YouTube video by Scuba Hank NYC

Squid spotted off the coast of St. Vincent.
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Nautilus Explorer Liveaboard Review - Socorro Islands, Mexico - Scuba Hank NYC A firsthand review of the Nautilus Explorer liveaboard on the Socorro Islands (Revillagigedo Archipelago) itinerary — covering the boat, dive operation, and what to expect from one of Mexico's top pel...

17 dives. 5 days. Giant mantas, dolphins, and sharks moving through the blue.

My new review of the Nautilus Explorer covers what it’s actually like to dive Socorro — including the boat, operation, comfort, and whether I’d go back.

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#liveaboard #scuba #diving

Pilsbry's Headshield Slug: The Black & White Sea Slug That's Not a Nudibranch Spotted a black and white sea slug in Lembeh Strait and thought nudibranch? Meet Pilsbry's Headshield Slug (Tubulophilinopsis pilsbryi) — a rare Cephalaspidea and ferocious predator of the Indo-Pacific muck.

This black-and-white sea slug may look like a nudibranch, but it’s actually a headshield slug. Meet Pilsbry’s Headshield Slug.

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#OceanLife #ScubaHankNYC #MarineLife #seaslug

Why Sand Tiger Sharks Hover on North Carolina Wrecks - Scuba Hank NYC North Carolina Sand Tiger Sharks: Why they patrol the shipwrecks of the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Video footage, seasonal migration facts, and scientific hypotheses explained.

Sand tiger sharks are one of the biggest reasons North Carolina wreck diving is so iconic.

But why do they “hover” over the wrecks like that?

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#ScubaDiving #WreckDiving #Sharks #MarineLife

Chasing Clouds — Tubbataha Sunsets at the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park offer a mesmerizing spectacle, with endless ocean and vibrant skies of gold, orange, and red. As evening approaches, a calm descends on the dive deck, allowing travelers to pause and appreciate the awe-inspiring beauty above, reminding them that nature's wonders extend beyond the reefs.

Chasing Clouds — Tubbataha

Sunsets at the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park offer a mesmerizing spectacle, with endless ocean and vibrant skies of gold, orange, and red. As evening approaches, a calm descends on the dive deck, allowing travelers to pause and appreciate the awe-inspiring beauty above,…

Caribbean Reef Life in Tobago – Short Film for NYUPS - Scuba Hank NYC This week, I presented my short film at the New York Underwater Photographic Society. The film, "Caribbean Reef Life in Tobago," showcases the rich underwater life in Speyside, focusing on Close Focus...

Beneath the Sea tomorrow. NYUPS will be sharing a table next to Big Apple Divers at the Meadowlands Expo Center. Hope to see you there. #diveshow #scubadiving

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Light, Shadow and Sea – A Black and White Short Film

This month, I presented a short film titled “Light, Shadow and Sea” at the New York Underwater Photographic Society meeting. Focusing on black and white, the film explores underwater contrast and texture, capturing diverse marine environments…

Light, Shadow and the Sea: A NYUPS Showcase (4K) YouTube video by Scuba Hank NYC

Light, Shadow, and the Sea.
A short film featuring black and white underwater images.

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#scubadiving #blackandwhite #shortfilm #underwater

Young Travelers: Humpback Whales of the Sardine Run - Scuba Hank NYC A rare encounter with three sub-adult humpback whales gliding through the chaos of South Africa's Sardine Run. Explore their massive pectoral fins, Antarctic migration routes, and what makes these oce...

Sardine Run and passed in perfect formation. One of those underwater moments that slows everything down.

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#SardineRun #HumpbackWhales #ScubaDiving #UnderwaterVideo #marinelife #whales

Underwater Photography in Komodo National Park, Indonesia - Scuba Hank NYC Few dive destinations deliver the same mix of reef drama, macro surprises, and pelagic encounters as Komodo National Park, Indonesia. One dive can give you a

From pygmy seahorses to reef sharks, Komodo National Park, Indonesia, remains one of the most rewarding (and challenging) spots for underwater cinematography and photographers. 🤿📸

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#scubadiving #komodo #marinelife

The honeycomb moray eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) is also one of the reef’s most striking hunters. YouTube video by Scuba Hank NYC

The honeycomb moray eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) is also one of the reef’s most striking hunters.

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#moraleel #eels #scubadiving #mozambique #tofobeach #shortfilm #marinelife

Crowned King of the Jungle - Scuba Hank NYC The lion, revered across cultures as a symbol of strength and authority, captivates with its regal presence. Clad in a golden mane, its muscular form and amber eyes exude nobility. Its powerful roar, ...

Respect is earned, but for the Lion, it’s inherent.

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#Lions #Safari #NaturePhotography #wildlife

See Creatures Review – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico See Creatures Review — dive shop in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. We cover the Marine Park, Gordo Banks, and Cabo Pulmo in the Sea of Cortez.

If you’re heading to Socorro or diving locally in Cabo, See Creatures provides a great service for a shake-out dive, local diving, or short trips to Cabo Pulmo and Gordo Banks. 🤿🇲🇽

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#scubadiving

Liquid Dive Adventures Review – Tofo Beach, Mozambique A detailed review of Liquid Dive Adventures in Tofo Beach, Mozambique, covering surf launches, whale sharks, manta rays, and 23 dives in one of the Indian Ocean’s top megafauna corridors.

Mozambique delivers megafauna without the crowds. 🐋🇲🇿 Diving off Tofo Beach is one of the most underrated big-animal experiences in the Indian Ocean.

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#divetrip #scubadiving

Sand Tiger Sharks off the coast of North Carolina YouTube video by Scuba Hank NYC

Sand tiger sharks patrol the North Carolina shipwrecks with an eerie, stealthy movement that is absolutely mesmerizing to watch up close.

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#sharks #WreckDiving #SharkWeek #OceanLife #SandTigerShark #wildlife

Diving St. Vincent Again - Scuba Hank NYC Scuba diving in St. Vincent and the Grenadines offers stunning underwater scenery, vibrant coral reefs, and diverse marine life, including the smooth trunkfish. With excellent visibility and various d...

St. Vincent isn't just a dive destination; it’s the "Critter Capital of the Caribbean." 🌊 From elusive seahorses to vibrant frogfish, the macro life here is world-class. Check out the latest dive report and underwater gallery. 📸🧜‍♂️

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The Orange Fish That "Walks" instead of Swimming #frogfish #shortsvideo YouTube video by Scuba Hank NYC

Frogfish are one of the reef’s most specialized predators. By matching the texture and color of nearby sponges, it hides in plain sight and uses modified fins to reposition itself.

#Philippines #Frogfish #NatureShorts #marinelife #orange

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White-Spotted Hermit Crab Feeding | Scuba Hank NYC Watch candid footage of a White-Spotted Hermit Crab (Dardanus megistos) foraging in Siladen, Indonesia. Filmed with the OM 60mm macro lens, this sequence captures natural behavior without human interf...

White-Spotted Hermit Crab (Dardanus megistos) foraging on the reefs of Siladen, Indonesia.

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#hermitcrab #indonesia #underwatervideo #scubadiving #marinelife

A Family of Clark's Anemonefish in Fiji - Scuba Hank NYC Watch a family of Clark’s anemonefish moving through their host anemone in Fiji’s Koro Sea in this underwater reef video.

Not every memorable dive moment is a big animal encounter. Sometimes it’s a family of Clark’s anemonefish weaving through an anemone on a reef in Fiji’s Koro Sea.
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#FijiDiving #Clownfish #UnderwaterCinematography #anemonefish

K2 Dive Site in Komodo: Manta Rays & Conditions Discover the K2 dive site in Komodo National Park—manta rays, dive conditions, marine life, and the best season to dive. Read the full guide.

The K2 dive site off Gili Banta is highly recommended for manta ray lovers. Whether they are gliding gracefully or hovering over coral heads, these giants are a sight to behold.

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#ScubaDiving #Komodo #MantaRays #UnderwaterPhotography #Indonesia #DiveLife

Black and White Underwater - Maldives - Scuba Hank NYC The underwater world is full of vibrant colors. As an underwater image-maker, sometimes we need to light our subject to bring out these exciting and rich

Tonight’s #NYUPS theme: Black & White! 🌊 Reminiscing on my 2021 film—the Maldives in monochrome is pure magic. See you all there! 🎥🎞️

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#UnderwaterPhotography #ScubaDiving #Cinematography

Thanks again!

It’s difficult to determine the sex of frogfish when they are juveniles.

Last Week on Instagram: Underwater Imagery by Scuba Hank NYC iscover a weekly roundup of underwater imagery from colorful reefs to tiny macro critters, all pulled from my Instagram feed and explained with simple dive stories.

Curious what the underwater world really looks like? This week’s roundup features colorful reefs, tiny macro life, and short dive notes anyone can enjoy—no scuba experience needed.

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#ocean #images #underwater #tropical #scenery

The Orange Fish That "Walks" instead of Swimming #frogfish #shortsvideo YouTube video by Scuba Hank NYC

A tiny orange frogfish hiding in plain sight. One of the strangest little ambush predators on the reef.

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#OceanLife #WildlifeVideo #NatureVideo #ReefLife #OceanCreatures #UnderwaterWorld #ScubaDiving #MarineLife #SeaLife #OceanWildlife #NatureShorts #ReefCreatures

The Rare Bowmouth Guitarfish (Shark Ray) in Mozambique YouTube video by Scuba Hank NYC

I’ve been diving for years, but finding a Bowmouth Guitarfish is a rare prize. Part shark, part ray, these ancient-looking animals are usually incredibly shy.

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#Mozambique #scubadiving #SharkRay #UnderwaterPhotography #Nature

Seahorse Photos: Caribbean to Coral Triangle | ScubaHankNYC Explore seahorse encounters from the Caribbean to the Coral Triangle, with underwater photos from the Philippines and Indonesia plus rare footage from Curaçao.

Seahorse encounters from the Caribbean to the Coral Triangle. ⚓

Some of the ocean’s most patient little predators—from the tiny Pygmy in Indonesia to a rare find on the reefs of Curaçao.

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#nature #UnderwaterPhotography #Seahorse #wildlife