Sea the Rest of the World
Sea the Rest of the World
Sea the Rest of the World
Scuba diving allows us to explore a breathtaking underwater world. But like any exhilarating activity, it comes with inherent risks. Decompression sickness (DCS), or “the bends,” is a severe medical condition that can occur after a dive. It happens when […]
I came to Dominica for the diving, but I left with so much more: vibrant coral reefs, misty jungle waterfalls, warm Creole culture, and even the thrill of swimming alongside one of the ocean’s giants. Join me on this first-person […]
The Arrival: Landing on the World’s Shortest RunwayI gazed out the window as our twin-prop plane approached Saba, a green volcanic pinnacle jutting from an expanse of blue. The landing felt more like an adrenaline ride than a typical airport […]
Arrival in Paradise I touched down on Roatán in the late morning, peering out the window as the island’s emerald hills and fringing turquoise reef came into view. Stepping off the plane, I was greeted by a wall of warm, […]
October, late afternoon. I’m floating in Palau’s gentle lagoon, gazing at jade-green Rock Islands under a blue tropical sky. My older brother pops up next to me, mask on forehead, grinning like a kid. We exchange an underwater high-five as […]
Touchdown in Paradise and a Caravan to Coral Estate We arrived in Curaçao on a warm mid-May afternoon, greeted by the gentle trade winds and bright Caribbean sun. After clearing customs at Hato International Airport, our Colorado Scuba Diving Academy […]
Arrival in Paradise – Playa Panamá I step off the plane in Liberia and into the golden warmth of Guanacaste’s dry season. Within an hour, I’m turning down a dusty road to Casa Conde Beach Front Hotel on Playa Panamá. […]
By Samuel Bachar, a Scuba Educator and Trip Leader Stepping off the plane in Bonaire’s August heat, I felt an exhilarating mix of familiarity and excitement. This time was special – I wasn’t just leading any dive trip, I was […]
Touching Down in La Isla Bonita Palm fronds sway over the white sand and turquoise water as I arrive at Ramon’s Village, a lush haven on Ambergris Caye. Stepping off the tiny propeller plane onto San Pedro’s minuscule island airstrip, […]
Whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean, exhibit fascinating migration patterns that are influenced by various environmental factors, including water temperature, food availability, and breeding cycles. These gentle giants can grow up to 40 feet long and weigh as much as 20 tons, making their movements a subject of great interest among marine biologists and ecologists.