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Written by PADI AmbassaDiver Gerardo del Villar I have been photographing sharks for more than 10 years, and without a doubt, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks have the strongest personality of all the sharks I have ever interacted with. During the months of May and April, these powerful sharks arrive in a small Island called “Cat Island” […] Type: Post
Sharks are amazing creatures but, unfortunately, in many circles, they have bad reputations. Though many non-divers see them as people-eating monsters, sharks are only responsible for an average of ten fatalities per year worldwide, compared to eight deaths every day in the United States from people texting while driving. Meanwhile, humans kill more than 70 million sharks each year for […] Type: Post
Over-fishing is driving sharks to the brink of extinction. In fact, many populations have seen a decline of up to 80%. Healthy oceans depend on healthy shark populations because they keep the marine food chain in balance. Sharks grow slowly and produce few young – meaning they are incredibly vulnerable. The saddest part? Many of the […] Type: Post
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If you know someone who isn’t as passionate about the ocean as you are, the urge to educate him or her can be overwhelming. It may even inspire you to write a blog post, which is why we decided to write about why sharks are so important. Sharks are a keystone species Considering how few […] Type: Post
This small island nation off the southern tip of Sri Lanka is quickly becoming one of the premier dive destinations in the world. The warm waters of the Indian Ocean, vibrant coral reefs, and lively marine life keep divers coming back for more. Whether you want scuba diving to be just one activity among many […]