Lembeh Strait Blackwater with NAD Lembeh

North Sulawesi, Indonesia, — December 2025

We enjoyed some incredible blackwater action on this trip, but the standout moment was spending extended time with a pair of large female blanket octopuses, who treated us to a truly mesmerizing display.

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Diving Lembeh Strait with NAD Lembeh

North Sulawesi, Indonesia, — December 2025

This trip to NAD once again delivered an impressive array of cool critters, with the highlight being the remarkable number of blue-ringed octopuses. Judging by the behavior we observed from several of them, it looks like a new generation is already on the way.

added 2/26/2026

North Sulawesi and the Sangihe Islands

North Sulawesi, Indonesia, — November/December 2025

On this macro-focused adventure aboard the cheerful KLM Sunshine, we cruised from Lembeh Strait north through the Sangihe Islands, with stops at Bangka, Ruang, and Siau. Along the way we encountered several “holy grail” critters along with some interesting new-to-me crabs and shrimps.

added 2/26/2026

Mostly Macro in the Banda Sea

Banda Sea, Indonesia, — September/October 2025

The Banda Sea is home to some of the world’s most beautiful, pristine coral gardens and walls—a true paradise for wide-angle shooters. However, on this trip aboard the wonderful Samambaia, I (as usual) focused mostly on the smaller, hidden creatures tucked away within the reefs.

added 11/5/2025

Manuk & Gunung Api, Snake Islands of the Banda Sea

Banda Sea, Indonesia, — September/October 2025

During our Banda Sea trip, we stopped at two remote volcanic islands that are home to large populations of sea kraits—a type of sea snake. Though highly venomous, they’re also incredibly curious, often swimming right up to check us out. It made for some thrilling and memorable dives!

added 11/5/2025

Banda Sea Blackwater

Banda Sea, Indonesia, — September/October 2025

We were able to do a bunch of blackwater dives on this trip, sometimes over very deep water. As usual, we were treated to an amazing array of bizarre and beautiful creatures. The highlight for me this trip was a type of juvenile glass squid with eyes carried sideways on long stalks.

added 11/5/2025

Midriff Islands, Sea of Cortez on the Rocio Del Mar

Northern Sea of Cortez, Mexico — August 2025

Back for our 6th trip to the Sea of Cortez on the always fun Rocio Del Mar. This region offers a unique underwater cast of characters for macro lovers, including a variety of jawfish, blennies, gobies and clingfish, all packing big personalities into their fishy little bodies. And if you get tired of the little guys, there are plenty of playful sea lions around, as well as a day snorkeling with whale sharks.

added 9/5/2025