I’m still amazed by truly healthy coral

Hanging off of Dixon's Pinnacle

After a week in Costa Rica and Panama and several days diving in silty, sediment-filled water, it’s almost refreshing to look back at clear blue underwater at Dixon’s near Havelock.

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When the stars make you drool… it’s a moray!

Open wide

Johnny’s Gorge. He’s actually just breathing. And he’s substantially more afraid of me than I of him.

But still, these guys are unnerving. Amazing and unnerving.

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Like a big pizza pie… that’s a moray!

Wrinkly with teeth

All leather and fangs but no actual threat (to divers).

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Jadoo tree

My favorite tree in the world

Neem, the magical, medicinal tree of India. This one towers over a courtyard in the Qutub Minar complex and carries with it so many fond memories.

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Cruising Johnny’s Gorge

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When the moon hits your eye… it’s a moray!

They grow 'em big in the Andamans

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Like swimming over a giant mouth…

Big sponge, little fish

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Strut your stuff, kid…

Juvenile emperor angelfish over a barrel sponge

Juvenile fish are often fantastic to look at, dynamic and vibrantly colored. And typically, like this guy, they look almost nothing like their adult form.

This comes from Johnny’s Gorge.

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Here’s looking at you, fish…

Nonlandscape

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Barrel full of sponges

Johnny's Gorge

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