Scuba Hank NYC

16/09/2025

On a North Carolina shipwreck, a great barracuda hovered in silence — a predator built for patience, speed, and sudden strikes.

The great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) is the largest of its kind in the Atlantic. While several smaller species exist, this is the only large predator

13/09/2025

About an hour offshore from Atlantic Beach, a wreck dive turns into a vortex of survival. Jacks circle a dense baitball, using steel and shadow to pin the school against the structure. Here’s how the formation tightens—and why wrecks on the Graveyard of the Atlantic amplify the hunt.

10/09/2025

Whitetip Reef patrolling the in .
from 2021

08/09/2025

Beneath the Atlantic off the coast of North Carolina, a shipwreck becomes the stage for a battle of survival.

A school of larger hunters circles with precision, forcing tiny baitfish into a swirling mass — a living vortex.

Each strike scatters silver into the current, proof of a cycle as old as the sea: predator and prey, locked in motion.



Beats by DJ HENRY HALL

08/09/2025

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07/09/2025

The Gymnodoris subflava, a vibrant yellow nudibranch found off Dumaguete, captivates divers and photographers alike. Growing up to 2.5 cm, this carnivorous gastropod displays bold coloration as an aposematic warning against predators. Its presence reflects the Philippines' rich marine biodiversity and highlights the significance of a thriving reef ecosystem....

The Gymnodoris subflava, a vibrant yellow nudibranch found off Dumaguete, captivates divers and photographers alike. Growing up to 2.5 cm, this carnivorous gastropod displays bold coloration as an aposematic warning against predators. Its presence reflects the Philippines' rich marine biodiversity a...

07/09/2025

High glamour shot circa 2015 — dramatic light, bold stripes, and timeless elegance beneath the waves.

03/09/2025

Dumaguete’s reveal their wonders in small, vibrant details — like this sea slug drifting over rubble.

Globally, more than 3,000 species have been catalogued, each evolving its own lifestyle and defenses.

The Philippines alone is home to more than 500 of them, a living testament to its marine richness.

02/09/2025

Flying into Bali, the skies shifted constantly. For this month’s Chasing Clouds, we head to Indonesia. Layers of cloud over the ocean, afternoon heat rising in textured swells, and sunsets that set the horizon on fire. I know many of you share this fascination and have captured your own cloudscapes. Whether from land, sea, or sky, I’d love to see them. Join in with a “Chasing Clouds Challenge” post and tag me—I can’t wait to admire your view.

Flying into Bali, the skies shifted constantly. For this month’s Chasing Clouds, we head to Indonesia.

31/08/2025

30/08/2025

Bigger than a bus yet gentle in nature, whale sharks drift through Oslob’s blue waters. With cavernous mouths and star-like spots, each carries a unique story across the sea.

Oslob, Philippines, is renowned for its encounters with whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean, which can reach up to 12 meters. Fishermen attract them with small fish, drawing tourists for memorable experiences. Their unique markings aid in research, but feeding practices raise concerns about....