Last week, I dived the Florida Keys for the first time (shocking, I know), and it was incredible! I specifically wanted to make a longer video with peaceful underwater footage showing the beautiful coral reefs and the colorful fish and other sea animals. For me, the dives were very soothing, and I really enjoyed blowing…
Category: nautical
Tying a Bowline with One Hand
As a Captain and a Divemaster, I’ve had to study the bowline knot with almost religious fervor. Thus, it’s the primary knot I know and remember, and perhaps, the only knot I can tie one handed. Back in 2019, I filmed myself tying a bowline with one hand. You can watch it here: The video…
Riding a Japanese Ferry – The Tachibana Maru
As an island nation, Japan has many ferries connecting its numerous islands, and they are critical lifelines for the island communities they serve. When my wife and I visited Japan in September 2024, we went out of our way to ride one of these ferries, the Tachibana Maru. This ship runs a route along the…
Bizarre Sea Creatures of Japan’s Izu Peninsula
While scuba diving in Japan’s Izu Peninsula, I encountered many bizarre sea creatures. From peacock wrasse to porcupinefish, there’s all sorts of weird critters here.
How Dangerous are Lionfish???
Lionfish are like living naval mines. See those long fins that look like a lion’s mane? Yeah, those are all venomous spines. For an unwary swimmer or diver, these spines can pack quite a punch. But how dangerous can this “punch” truly be? Let’s put on our scuba gear and find out for ourselves!
The Legendary Dragon Moray
This is the dragon moray (Enchelycore pardalis), aka the leopard or tiger moray. With its impressive colors and mythical features, you can see where it gets the name. I mean, it looks like a legendary beast you’d find in a video game. Unlike typical morays, the dragon moray has curved jaws that prevent it from…
Tokyo’s Dolphin Island – 東京のイルカ島
200 kilometers (120 miles) south of Tokyo lies an island that’s home to over 100 dolphins. Known as Mikura-jima, this place is nothing short of paradise. Every year between March and October, Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins make their home here, and you can swim with them in the clear, blue waters of the Pacific. But the…
Why is the Ocean Salty and Undrinkable?
You ever heard the saying, “Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink?” Well, that’s true for most of the world’s water supply. Salty oceans make up nearly 97% of water on Earth while freshwater sources make less than 3%. There are two main reasons for this. When rain falls on land, it erodes…
6 Incredible Shipwreck Survival Stories
For many seafarers, the ocean has been a source of inspiration and bliss, but for others, it has been a source of terror and destruction. Since humanity first set out to sea, the volatile waters have claimed countless lives. Yet, not every maritime disaster ends in despair. Against all odds, there are people who have…
Jaw-Dropping Fish with Surprisingly Human Teeth!
This fish has human-like teeth. I mean, look at this thing! It needs a dental plan!! But, as fake as it looks, this is not Photoshop or AI. This is a 100% real fish, and it’s known as the sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus). Despite their absurd appearance, sheepshead fish are not rare or elusive. They are…
Tidewater Teddy 