Splash of Gold

Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) is a common reef fish in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. While it is a fairly common sight, I still love to watch a large school of these brightly colored fish cruising around a coral reef.

Back from the Solomons

We just got back from a 10-Day dive trip in the Solomon Islands. We had some rain in the beginning, but the weather cleared up after the first few days. There were amazing swim throughs, caves, and healthy coral reef. We had great time diving and visiting local villages.

Endless Blue

Thinking back on the beautiful dive at Forgotten Islands. Endless coral reef and curtain of silversides in the shimmering morning sunlight... I can’t wait to go back.

Underwater Giant

As the name suggests, giant clam (Tridacna gigas) is the world’s largest mollusk. They can grow to be over 4 feet long and weigh more than 500 pounds! I don’t know how much this clam weighs, but this is the biggest one I have seen.

Smile for the Camera!

During a village visit at Forgotten Islands I saw this cute girl sitting on a canoe. She smiled and posed for me.