Plunge into the Deep Blue Water
Let's go swim through the rift between Eurasian and North American plates! These are the words that lured a group of Ocean Safari divers to pack their drysuits and hop on a plane to Iceland. Our first dive in Iceland was at Silfra. As we plunged into the clear water, the unusual blue hue and the serene beauty made us forget about the cold. It is an amazing dive site. The best part? It's clean, freshwater so you don't have to rinse your gear after the dive!
A Seal? No, a Diver!
I thought I had spotted a strange looking and curious seal, but no. It's one of the crazy Ocean Safari divers who decided to go diving in Iceland. We went snorkeling at Nesgjá, which is like a mini version of Silfra. Along the lagoon there were ice and snow covered ledges you can go under. There were also big sheets of ice floating on the surface. It was a fun place to snorkel!!
Swimming with the Jellies
Jellyfish Lake in Palau - This is where you can swim with millions of golden jellyfish without worrying about being stung. The jellies have existed in this isolated marine lake for thousands of years, and this has caused them to almost completely lose their stinging ability. Snorkeling here is simply a magical and surreal experience. You quietly plunge into the still water and watch the countless jellyfish swim all around you. Pictures just don't do justice. You have to go there and experience this in person.
Napoleonfish Wants to Dive Together
This Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) wants to be this diver's buddy. You know, he might make a good buddy. He is a good swimmer, very well streamlined, knows the dive site well, easy to spot thanks to the iridescent blue color... Hmm, on second thought, maybe not... Since he doesn't need to think about bottom time, depth limit, or air consumption, he wouldn't want to come up with you. Never mind...
Fuzzy Table Coral at Banda Sea, Indonesia
When you are diving, sometimes you have to remember to stop and look up. Take this image I took in the Banda Sea for example. The surface of the water, with the silhouette of the boat and the sunlight filtering in, becomes a wonderful backdrop for the table coral (Acropora paniculata) with the reef fish swimming above it.
