Here’s a guide to some of the best budget-friendly dive locations, complete with information on what makes each unique, the types of dives available, and the best times to go

https://www.thescubanews.com/2024/11/05/top-budget-friendly-dive-destinations/

This dive at the Fort Constitution Research Pier in New Hampshire in late March was jam-packed with nudis, but the barnacle-eating nudibranchs in particular were EVERYWHERE. My gloves were leaking, so my hands were very cold (41F ) but this was a nice dive!

Today is National Dolphin Day, so I'll share a few pictures of these awesome marine mammals. Here's a still and some video from my best dolphin encounter. The pod of over 100 cruised by half asleep and several drifted quite close to me. It was amazing!!!

Here's the video: https://buff.ly/2nXI1fn

Visited Folly Cove for the first time in a few months and found a nice variety of different nudi species. We saw a couple Ancula gibbosa, a few Ananthodoris pilosa, and even an Onchidoris muricata. My favorite find of the dive was a large mysis shrimp that I followed for a bit and managed to photograph in the water column. Nice dive!

For those seeking a unique and luxurious dive adventure, the Oceania catamaran in Papua New Guinea offers an unparalleled experience

https://www.thescubanews.com/2025/01/13/explore-the-pristine-waters-of-papua-new-guinea-with-the-oceania-liveaboard/

Beautiful

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Sonnenschein im Schieferbergwerk Nuttlar a.D. - sunshine in former slatemine Nuttlar

#Nuttlar #Bergwerktauchen #Diving #Tauchen #scubadiving #scuba #diving #Underwater

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Who’s found Nemo?

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Discover the wonders of the underwater world with Crazy Waves Diving Club! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned diver, we offer a variety of courses & daily sessions to help you dive into the ocean’s beauty. Located at the 5-star Tropitel Hotel, Sahl Hashish, you’ll be surrounded by vibrant marine life, including green turtles, schools of fish, and breathtaking coral reefs.

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Some images from another excellent dive at Peirce Island in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in mid-March.

Some images from a dive at the Fort Constitution Pier in New Castle, New Hampshire back in mid-March.

A very nice blog about #diving and #underwater #photography. Brian shows absolutely impressive macro shots.

If you want to see this for yourself, better take a magnifying glass with you when diving!

Thanks @webcubus for these beautiful insights !

https://blog.briangweber.com/tag/underwater/

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Just posted my February wrap-up of dives. It's a short one since I only managed two dives that month, but I did get some interesting photos.

https://blog.briangweber.com/2025-february-dives/

More tranquility

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I'm currently out of the office and will be back on 5th of April. If you need immediate assistance, please contact my colleague, who is also out of the office.

Whale sharks are truly amazing and majestic...Do you agree?

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Venomous and Mesmerizing: Meet the Striped Eel Catfish of Dauin

The striped eel catfish (Plotosus lineatus) is a common sight in the waters of Dauin, Philippines, especially in sandy or rocky areas near coral reefs. These fish are easy to recognize because of their long bodies, black and white stripes, and whisker-like barbels around their mouths. The barbels help them feel around for food in murky water. Young striped eel catfish often swim together in tight, ball-shaped groups to protect themselves from predators. Adults, on the other hand, are usually seen alone or in small groups, slowly moving along the ocean floor while searching for food.

https://youtu.be/1GZaD7iSGgo

Aside from their unique appearance, striped eel catfish play an important role in keeping the reef environment healthy. They act as scavengers, eating dead or decaying matter, which helps clean the ocean floor and stir up the sediment. But they also have a dangerous side—sharp, venomous spines on their dorsal and pectoral fins can cause painful stings if touched. Because of this, divers are always careful to admire them from a distance. Whether they’re swimming in schools or digging through the sand, these catfish are a fascinating and important part of Dauin’s underwater ecosystem.