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Manta Ray Night Dives: Are They Ethical?
Ask anyone who has done a manta night dive and you’ll hear the same words over and over: unreal, spiritual, life-changing, the best dive of my life. The imagery is...
Manta Ray Night Dives: Are They Ethical?
Ask anyone who has done a manta night dive and you’ll hear the same words over and over: unreal, spiritual, life-changing, the best dive of my life. The imagery is...
Swimming With Orcas in Baja Calinfornia Sur
For years, orcas have passed quietly through Baja California Sur. Now that swimming with them is officially regulated in La Ventana, the experience has captured global attention. But how often...
Swimming With Orcas in Baja Calinfornia Sur
For years, orcas have passed quietly through Baja California Sur. Now that swimming with them is officially regulated in La Ventana, the experience has captured global attention. But how often...
Coral Reefs at the Tipping Point: What Happens ...
Coral reefs are like the beating heart of the ocean and they are in serious trouble. According to the Global Tipping Points Report 2025, scientists say we’ve already passed the...
Coral Reefs at the Tipping Point: What Happens ...
Coral reefs are like the beating heart of the ocean and they are in serious trouble. According to the Global Tipping Points Report 2025, scientists say we’ve already passed the...
Best Underwater Cameras for Divers: Travel-Frie...
Looking to capture your underwater adventures without hauling a full camera rig? Here’s my personal breakdown of the best compact cameras and phone housings for divers. From the classic GoPro...
Best Underwater Cameras for Divers: Travel-Frie...
Looking to capture your underwater adventures without hauling a full camera rig? Here’s my personal breakdown of the best compact cameras and phone housings for divers. From the classic GoPro...
Women Who Make Waves: Malwina Maguire Sailing t...
Malwina Maguire is taking on her biggest adventure yet by sailing the world! Her and her husband are currently living aboard their 1977 Searaker 50 sailboat, Alivo, which they bought...
Women Who Make Waves: Malwina Maguire Sailing t...
Malwina Maguire is taking on her biggest adventure yet by sailing the world! Her and her husband are currently living aboard their 1977 Searaker 50 sailboat, Alivo, which they bought...
Whale Watching In Baja California Sur: A Comple...
Every year, the Pacific Ocean becomes a super highway for some of the most extraordinary travelers on the planet WHALES. These massive marine mammals embark on one of the longest...
Whale Watching In Baja California Sur: A Comple...
Every year, the Pacific Ocean becomes a super highway for some of the most extraordinary travelers on the planet WHALES. These massive marine mammals embark on one of the longest...
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The Mobula Ray Migration in La Ventana: Everything You Need to KnowEach spring and early summer, the quiet waters of La Ventana in Baja California Sur transform into the stage for one of nature’s most incredible ocean spectacles: the mobula ray migration. If you're planning a trip to Baja or looking for a truly unforgettable marine wildlife encounter, here’s everything you need to know about this unique migration and why La Ventana is one of the best places to experience it.
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What to Pack for a Liveaboard Dive Trip + Free PDF Checklist!Whether it’s your first liveaboard or your fifth, packing for a week (or more!) on a dive boat takes some thoughtful planning. You won’t have easy access to shops once you're out at sea, so being prepared is key.
Here’s the ultimate, no-fluff guide to what you really need to bring on a scuba diving liveaboard.
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Saving the Sea Turtles: What You Need to KnowWhy Do Sea Turtles Need Our Help? Learn how sea turtles are an indicator species for ocean health and the challenges they face due to human interference. Discover why sea turtles are vital to marine ecosystems and simple actions we can take to protect them.
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