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The original clip is from Molokini - one of the main dive sites off of Maui ! Almost all the 2-tank dives on the south shore (unless the boat is moored at Lahaina) will do one dive there and another one closer to shore. I have done Molokini crater twice myself and never seen anything more...

Everyone knows Hawaii has tiger sharks but it is less well-know that they also have the occassional whitey. And of course, the tourist agencies aren't eager to publicize it. :blinking: Check out this clip at Molokini crater, just off of Maui. What a beautiful animal ! Great White Shark -...

I am doing some research for a possible trip in May of 2014. I found a bunch of the old posts. The most recent one I saw was 2010. What I have been able to gather: 1) water on the Pacific side of Mexico is colder, warms up a little in the summer months 2) not a lot of coral, more rocky...

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Dr. Bill - I read the ones off of Catalina were pretty small. There was also a humorous comparison to the difference between hanging out with a house cat versus a mountain lion. Size makes a big difference ;) ---------- Post added November 22nd, 2013 at 07:12 PM ---------- For those who are...

Thanks for all the posts. I am sure the reality is a lot less glamorous than it looks. It does seem a difficult lifestyle to maintain, especially when wives and children enter the picture with attendant pressure for more financial security. Like Scoobydrew, every once in a while I feel like...

Never heard of a Trilobyte before. Had to look it up. EezyCut | emergency cutting toolsEezyCut | emergency cutting tools

First off, I want to clarify that I don't mean the word bum in a negative way. I mean this very much as the equivalent of a ski bum - a person who has given up more material pursuits to enjoy a sport he loves for a period of time. ( I was a ski bum at one point in my younger years.) But perhaps...

Has anybody here done the Humboldt squid night dive out of Loreto, Mexico? It looks pretty awesome. I am thinking of putting it on my bucket list.

My girlfriend and I went to Ambergris Caye in Belize. Loved it. Lots of good diving. You get to see all kinds of bigger animals, especially nurse sharks, rays, and turtles. It's not as developed as Cozumel or Cancun so you can probably find some good deals. You'll have to research the...

I am researching the same issue for an upcoming trip. This i what I have found so far. Plain disposable camera - Fuji Film quick Snap 35mm, waterproof to 17 feet (mentioned above) supposed to be easier to advance film underwater than other cameras Amazon.com: Fujifilm Quick Snap Waterproof 35mm...

Thanks for the link. As it mentions, our oceans are facing several complex issues including global warming, acidification, and overfishing. I am a member of Oceana and send them money from time to time. I encourage others too as well.

found a sad but enlightening article on the destructive fishing practices in the area. started a separate thread. http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/mexico/457712-what-happened-hammerheads-lapaz.html#post6786248

I came across this sad article about the destructive fishing pracices in the area while planning a trip. If this isn't a perfect example where educating the locals about the value of ecotourism would be helpful, i don't know what is. What Happened to the Hammerheads of La Paz ? by Johnny...

Thanks for the info. Also did some more digging through the forums and I found another trip report. http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/mexico/255172-guadalupe-island-club-cantamar.html

Anybody have any experience with the Sea Escape liveaboard? They do Baja area trips to Guadalupe, Soccorro islands, Sea of Cortez. Affiliated with Club Cantamar. thanks.

Why charter your own when there are a bunch of live-aboards with scheduled trips? This link list several DIVE ADVICE TRAVEL - SOCORRO ISLAND and GUADALUPE ISLAND Roughly $3K US. I have also read that August and September are better months. Happy Diving! ---------- Post added June 10th, 2013...

Cabo San Lucas is the city right on the tip. Jose Del Cabo is along the coast. Cabo San Lucas is a real city not just a resort so it is a bit grittier. It is also where most of the restaurants, bars and nightlife are. Most of the nicer resorts are outside of the city. There are several dive...

I dove Gordo Banks in November of 2012 on nitrox. We were lucky and were able to see a big school of hammerheads down deep on our first dive. Couldn't find them again on the second dive, although I am sure they were still there.

Here is the clip on YouTube since it is no longer available at that Huffington Post link. Pod Of Killer Whales Follow Excursion Boat For Hour Full Of Surprises La Paz Mexico Orca Experience - YouTube I am jealous as well. They are beautiful animals.