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  • A diver passes through a tunnel in a cave system in Mexico. These are magical places, featuring stunning structures and crystal clear water. The Yucatan peninsula in Mexico features the world's largest flooded cave system, and some say it might even be the largest cave system of all. Parts of it still remain unexplored.
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  • During the summer, there are a lot of Whale Sharks in the waters just north of Isla Mujeres in Mexico. However, this does not go unnoticed so there is an armada of boats heading out each day to give people a chance to snorkel with these beautiful giants. Sadly, not all operators use the appropriate amount of care when navigating these waters which can lead to sharks being injured. This guy here for example has a large portion of both his tail and dorsal fins missing. The good news is that despite the very obvious injuries the shark has grown to a large size so thankfully, he still seems to be able to feed efficiently. Nevertheless people should make the safety of these magnificent animals their number one priority.  Like, share or comment if you agree :)
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  • Two striped marlin herd a sardine baitball. Seeing these guys hunt in the dozens has been the highlight of my week in Bahía Magdalena, Mexico. We also saw whales, makos, breaching threshers, dolphins, mahi mahi, countless turtles and lots and lots of sea lions. More pics to follow!
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  • I encountered this Brain Coral snorkeling at a reef near Isla Contoy in Mexico when we didn't find many Whale Sharks in the area.
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  • A diver heads deeper into a flooded cavern in Mexico. Despite what it looks like, guided cavern dives are actually very safe. Even though there is no immediate access to the surface, it's in fact closer than on a deep dive and always just a short swim away! That being said, it's of course not recommended to venture into any cavern without somebody that is already familiar with the area and trained in cave diving procedures!
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  • A Whale Shark 'Botella' Feeding near our boat in Mexico. With a bit of caution, they can be easily approached during this vertical feeding frenzy allowing for ample photo opportunities! Taken on the Wetpixel Whale Shark Trip 2017.
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  • Isla Mujeres, Mexico
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  • This is my take on the famous Cenote "El Pit" in Quinatana Roo, Mexico. It has been photographed countless times, and I think it's pretty obvious why! Because the whole cavern dive is conducted in only one room, getting a clear image without an armada of divers is the main concern, so thanks to Marcelin of Under The Jungle for timing our dive perfectly! The other concern is making the sunrays stand out. To get a decent amount of light I took this image at 1/15 sec - handheld! Fortunately underwater we can get away with shutterspeeds much lower than what we would use on dry land!
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  • Ever since I started taking macro images I became fascinated with blennies. They can be extremely photogenic and are usually very patient with photographers, which is always a big plus! I met this little guy diving with my friends over at Bluedream in Cozumel, Mexico.
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  • Image taken with a Nikon D500 and Tokina 10-17mm fisheye in a Nauticam housing. Illuminated using two Inon Z-240 strobes.<br />
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  • This enormous school of jacks can be seen regularly at Cabo Pulmo National Park, a marine protected area in the south of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. This area used to be almost dead due to overfishing, until the park was introduced and life bounced back in the most extraordinary fashion! It is now one of the most successful conservation projects in the world!
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  • This bull shark brought his whole entourage to say hello to the divers. Image taken last Sunday at Cabo Pulmo National Park, Mexico.
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  • A diver admiring one of the amazing coral heads in Cabo Pulmo National Park in Mexico. This Marine Protected Area offers an astonishing biodiversity. In order to protect this natural treasure, strict park rules are enforced by all dive operations, including temporarily closing certain, heavily frequented dive sites.
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  • These gentle giants need to be protected more and people need to be aware of how everyone can help protect them. I saw this one at Isla Mujeres in Mexico. Every day I would find (and pick up) some pieces of plastic floating around at the surface, which is exactly where whale sharks feed most of the time. If we all just make a little effort to not use plastic straws and bags, it would already help a great deal!
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  • White tip reef sharks resting on a rock
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  • White tip reef sharks resting on a rock
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  • A sea fan and school of fish
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  • Giant manta head on
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  • Giant manta from below
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  • Giant manta ray and diver
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  • Silver tip shark swimming over a reef
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  • Giant manta rays on a seamount
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  • A silver tip shark in the blue
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  • Giant manta close-up
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  • Taken on the Wetpixel Whale Shark Trip 2017.
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  • Some more whales from Magdalena Bay last week. Remember how I said they weren't the prettiest?
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  • Last Monday I had my very first encounter with what for me is the most beautiful of all sharks: the blue shark. These extremely elegant, pelagic animals are unfortunately a rare sighting in many parts of the world these days, due to the high demand for shark fins and other products. Their large pectoral fins make them a prime target for shark fishing worldwide and their lifestyle makes it fairly easy to catch them. Did you know that Spain is one of the top exporters of shark products? We Europeans tend to regard China as the source of all evil when it comes to shark-related issues, yet we're still very much part of the problem!  The IUCN currently lists the blue shark as near threatened. The last assessment, however, was made in 2005, so numbers are likely lower today, as commercial fishing continues largely unhindered.
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  • Everyone on the boat gets very excited when someone shouts this word. It's Spanish for 'bottle' and describes a feeding behaviour where Whale Sharks stop swimming, which causes their tail to sink. They then 'stand' in the water and feed by moving their massive mouths and gills. It is still not clear why they do this. However, there seems to be a link to the concentration of food in the water.  One common theory states that they stop when they find a very dense patch of food. An opposing theory is that they might be saving energy by not swimming when there is little food present. Maybe one day we will know for sure :) Taken on the Wetpixel Whale Shark Trip 2017.
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  • See the little fish? Whale Sharks are often followed by smaller fish for protection and sometimes food.
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  • Aerial view of Isla San Benedicto
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  • Collision Avoidance - Even though they have a huge blind spot right in front of them, Whale Sharks are amazingly aware of their surroundings and always make sure they don't just run you over.
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  • Taken on the Wetpixel Whale Shark Trip 2017.
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  • 30 degrees delicate cycle, no fabric conditioner :)
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  • Sea urchins come in all colours and variations. This particular one truly amazed me with its pitch black exoskeleton and orange/white spines. Along with the white tips of its tube feet this to me resembles a city at night as viewed from above.
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  • A Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) swimming away after a close pass.
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  • On day 2 of the Wetpixel Whale Shark Trip we did not find many sharks so we decided to go for a snorkel around a nearby coral reef just off Isla Contoy - quite a good backup plan if you ask me! :)
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  • Taken on the Wetpixel Whale Shark Trip 2017.
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  • This Whale Shark is clearly a saint!
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  • This super cute blenny posed for me in only about 4m of water in the Sea of Cortez. It's not easy to steady yourself in even the slightest swell at that depth, while being super close to the subject and while avoiding damage to the reef and the camera. If anybody knows what species this little fella is, please do let me know. I still have a lot to learn about the tiny inhabitants of the sea!
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  • I have only recently discovered my appreciation for blennies, but aren't they just super cute?!
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