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!
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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…
Beginner’s Guide to Wildlife Photography
Do you dream of taking amazing wildlife photos? Well, that’s actually a very attainable goal. But, like any skill, it takes time to master. I’ve been taking wildlife photos for over a decade, and to this day, I’m still learning and improving. So, having said that, there’s a lot more to photography than simply picking…
New Demo Reel: Adventure is Waiting
Hello there! I’ve created a brand new demo reel using footage I’ve gathered throughout the years. Take an epic adventure around the world in less than two minutes! From the sandy shores of Australia to the frozen tundra of Iceland, our little blue planet has so much to offer!
What is the Difference Between a Centipede and a Millipede?
2021 Edit: Narceus americanus is not the largest millipede in North America, but it is among the largest on the continent. I love bugs, but I am afraid I haven’t given them much love lately, so here’s a little post about some of my favorite bugs, the myriapods. Myriapods (which means “10,000 feet”) are centipedes,…
8 Cool Clownfish Facts
Thanks to the popular Disney/Pixar film Finding Nemo, clownfish are among the world’s most popular fish. Scuba divers hope to encounter them, and aquarists hope to own them. But what’s the real story behind these small, anemone-hugging fish that inhabit tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific? Swim down–I mean, scroll down–to find out! 1. There are…
My Top 20 Wildlife Photos (So Far)
my-top-20-wildlife-photos-so-far Here’s a list of my top 20 photos (so far). I have hundreds of high quality photos, but these are my best, which I have chosen based on uniqueness and artistic value. If you have a moment, check em out. If you’d like to order any prints, please let me know. Thank you! A…
The Loud, Smart, and Beautiful Cockatoos of Australia
Looking more like stars of a 1980s punk band, cockatoos are loud, wacky parrots. If you don’t own one yourself, you’ve probably seen one in a pet store or dancing in a YouTube video. Yet, as popular as they are as pets around the world, they are only native to a small quadrant of the…
Mudskippers: Fish That Can Walk on Land
This is a mudskipper: Adorable little gremlin, isn’t it? These odd fish are members of the goby family, but they’re different from other gobies in a variety of ways. First, they’re amphibious, so they’re happy in and out of the water. Yes, that’s right. They can walk on land. So, now, you might be saying,…
Baby Bugs
As spring advances and temperatures rise, Orthopterans (grasshoppers, crickets, and katydids) of all kinds are emerging. Newborn nymphs have hatched from their eggs, and they are everywhere. The next time you’re in a field or meadow, take a closer look at the little critters hopping through the grass and flowers. You’ll probably see a katydid, grasshopper,…
Tidewater Teddy 