Galapagos Shark

Swimming with Pelagic Sharks

Swimming with sharks in the open ocean has been a dream of mine for a long time. I finally had the opportunity on a trip to the North Shore of Oahu. We found a fantastic tour [...]

Shark Attack on the North Shore

Shark attack on the North Shore – Swimming with sharks got a little out of hand when one of the many sharks we were swimming with decided to come in for a nibble. We [...]

The Moray Eel and Star Wars

If looks could kill! Well, if they could, the Moray Eel would be one of the most murderous creatures in the sea, but honestly they’re just cursed with a menacing look [...]
When Garibaldi Attack

When Garibaldi Attack! It sounds like a follow up to one of those mid-90’s Fox Specials “When Animals Attack.” But does the Garibaldi really attack people? [...]
Manta Rays In Flight

One of the most beloved ocean dwellers is the graceful and friendly Manta. If you get the chance to interact with these amazing creatures you’ll not soon forget [...]
Drone Captures Whale Sharks, Mantas and People

An aerial drone captures whale sharks, mantas and people off the coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico. The footage was shot with a quadcopter and posted to Vimeo by Tom Gruber, [...]
5 Tips to Catch a Lobster

So I spent plenty of time as a teenager snorkeling off the reefs of Cardiff-by-the-Sea in North County San Diego honing the fine art of finding and catching lobster. Skin [...]
Blue Whale Escort

Not too long ago I was sailing with Captain Dave off Newport Beach, California and brushing up on some of my sailing skills and we were lucky enough to be escorted on our [...]
Mola Mola Off Catalina

The Mola Mola is one of the funniest looking fish in the sea. They are the heaviest bony fish in the world—capable of reaching 5,000 pounds. You never know when you are [...]
Humpback Whales: Gentle Giants

Humpback Whales are one of the larger species of Whales in existence. On average of about 79,000 pounds and with lengths of up to 50 feet! Humpbacks feed in polar waters [...]

Divers Log: Fantasy Reef – Oahu

April 26, 2015 // 633 Comments

Divers Log: Fantasy Reef – Oahu. We went out with Island Divers Hawaii on this drift dive located between Diamond Head and Koko Head in approximately 30-40′ of [...]
Swimming with Pelagic Sharks

April 24, 2015 // 558 Comments

Swimming with sharks in the open ocean has been a dream of mine for a long time. I finally had the opportunity on a trip to the North Shore of Oahu. We found a fantastic tour [...]
Shark Attack on the North Shore

April 22, 2015 // 93 Comments

Shark attack on the North Shore – Swimming with sharks got a little out of hand when one of the many sharks we were swimming with decided to come in for a nibble. We [...]
Divers Log: Kahala Barge of Oahu

April 21, 2015 // 362 Comments

Divers Log: Kahala Barge of Oahu. Conditions were not optimal on the surface due to the high winds and swell but once below the surface we pulled ourselves down the rope to [...]