Español Rarely does one get the chance to experience the underwater world in a setting that is bubble-free and almost silent. The invention of the closed-circuit rebreather (CCR), an apparatus that allows you to recycle the air you breathe, has definitely revolutionized the extent of diving. Having heard many things about rebreathers, I decided it […]
Category: Scholar Journeys
Shark Quest on Quino
Español Visiting the islands of Revillagigedo has been a wildest dream of mine since I began diving and watching documentaries on the remote pinnacles that stretch along the Pacific ocean. As a marine protected area, the case of Revillagigedo National Park is definitely an interesting one. I remember reading an article on “México Desconocido” from […]
The treasures of Bayahibe
Español Hundreds of years ago the Spanish came to the continent and islands of America. In passing, some of their ships, treasures and other artifacts got taken by the sea. Today, these objects form items of cultural heritage, and the value they possess are treasured by many. I received an invite to join Dr. Charlie […]
Mapping Seal Cove Cave
Connecting the dots in photography and ecosystem surveys
The water was ink blue and we could perfectly follow the beams of sunlight down into the depths of the ocean. We were floating still, the engine was rumbling, and we were following the cue of all the seagulls that were perched on the driftwood that washed away from the storms earlier in the week. Christian […]