Recently, I had the honor of meeting and interviewing Dr. Noemi d'Ozouville. Dr. d'Ozouville is passionate of the environment and the ocean, specifically the Galapagos Islands. She has spent the last 20 years of her life on the islands, closely working with the...
Located off the coast of Queensland, Australia in the Coral Sea, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef system in the world, stretching 2,300 kilometers. With its thousands of species roaming beneath the crystal clear waters, it is no doubt one of the world's...
This may sound simple, but don't be afraid to ask for help. In the diving community everyone knows how important it is to be properly prepared when heading out to a dive. So if you ever need help with anything, don't hesitate to ask a fellow diver!
Stingrays and manta rays are amongst some of the most graceful creatures of the ocean. Gliding elegantly through the water, they capture the eyes of many. But a lot of people don't actually know which is which, despite some of their distinguishable features.Stingrays...
Wow. The last couple of days have been insane. From experiencing inches of snow in Texas to getting all the plants and animals ready for the freezing temperatures, it's been crazy.As soon as I heard there was going to be snow I was really excited, but I knew that our...
Water at the bottom of the ocean is very cold despite the large amounts of pressure. Cold water sinks because it has higher density than warm water and the deeper you go the less sunlight there is, therefore it gets colder as you go deeper. Although, radioactive decay...
Equalize your ears frequently as you descend. Pinch your nose and blow out of your nose to do this, your ears will pop and this will prevent the change of pressure from causing you any pain or discomfort.
Fabien Cousteau, grandson of the famed Jacques Cousteau, is planning one of the most incredible things ever. He's going to build a 4,000 square foot underwater base near Curaçao (a small island) in the Caribbean Sea. Proteus will be the International Space Station of...
Never hold your breath when diving. Holding your breath could cause air bubbles to enter your bloodstream creating an air embolism which can be fatal.