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Whale Watching In Baja California Sur: A Complete Guide to Mexico's Epic Whale Migration - Salinity Swimwear

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...

How Much Should You Tip for Scuba Diving? - Salinity Swimwear

How Much Should You Tip for Scuba Diving?

Let’s talk about something that makes a lot of divers squirm: tipping. No one ever explains it clearly. It's rarely mentioned before your trip. And once you’re on the boat,...

How Much Should You Tip for Scuba Diving?

Let’s talk about something that makes a lot of divers squirm: tipping. No one ever explains it clearly. It's rarely mentioned before your trip. And once you’re on the boat,...

Women Who Make Waves: Liberty Boyd, Sea Turtle Marine Biologist - Salinity Swimwear

Women Who Make Waves: Liberty Boyd, Sea Turtle ...

From a young age, Liberty Boyd was drawn to the ocean, the reef was just offshore from her Florida hometown which became her first underwater classroom. Filled with curiosity, fish,...

Women Who Make Waves: Liberty Boyd, Sea Turtle ...

From a young age, Liberty Boyd was drawn to the ocean, the reef was just offshore from her Florida hometown which became her first underwater classroom. Filled with curiosity, fish,...

There’s a New Manta Ray Species: Mobula Yarae - Salinity Swimwear

There’s a New Manta Ray Species: Mobula Yarae

For years, divers and marine scientists believed there were only two types of manta rays: the reef manta and the oceanic manta. But in 2024, a third species was formally...

There’s a New Manta Ray Species: Mobula Yarae

For years, divers and marine scientists believed there were only two types of manta rays: the reef manta and the oceanic manta. But in 2024, a third species was formally...

Best adventure dives for Advanced Open Water (AOW)

Best adventure dives for Advanced Open Water (AOW)

If you've completed your Open Water certification and are ready to take the next step in your diving journey, the Advanced Open Water (AOW) course is the perfect opportunity to...

Best adventure dives for Advanced Open Water (AOW)

If you've completed your Open Water certification and are ready to take the next step in your diving journey, the Advanced Open Water (AOW) course is the perfect opportunity to...

Women Who Make Waves: Dr. Katy Ayres of Shark Watch - Salinity Swimwear

Women Who Make Waves: Dr. Katy Ayres of Shark W...

She’s a marine scientist through and through, with a focus on studying shark aggregations within marine protected areas in Baja California Sur. She also remotely analyzes shark movement data for...

Women Who Make Waves: Dr. Katy Ayres of Shark W...

She’s a marine scientist through and through, with a focus on studying shark aggregations within marine protected areas in Baja California Sur. She also remotely analyzes shark movement data for...

  • Each 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.

    The Mobula Ray Migration in La Ventana: Everything You Need to Know 
  • 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.

    What to Pack for a Liveaboard Dive Trip + Free PDF Checklist! 
  • Why 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.

    Saving the Sea Turtles: What You Need to Know 
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