Dreamlike Kelp Forests
Photo by Gabriel Lu
Like a captivating dream, gliding through the dense kelp forests of the Southern California Channel islands will leave you breathless. Sunlight filters through the thick canopy, trickling down to the marine life below. These lush forests are among the most dynamic ecosystems on earth.
Diving with Seasnakes in the Banda Sea
Photo By Gabriel Lu
Gunung Api is an isolated volcanic peak rising from the heart of the Banda Sea and home to thousands of sea snakes. Curious and unafraid of divers, this exotic snake takes a breath of air from the surface before swirling through the water toward my camera. Extremely venomous, these snakes are non-aggressive and almost harmless to divers With such a small mouth, a bite is nearly impossible.
Orange Skunk Clownfish Territory
Photo by Gabriel Lu
An orange skunk clownfish darts out from the reef to charge an approaching diver. These cute little fish can get aggressive when protecting their family.
Magnifying Glass
Photo by Gabriel Lu
This face, from the fish's perspective, shows the huge eyes of a curious diver as he zooms in with his magnifying glass.
Emerald Reef
Photo by Gabriel Lu
Coral reefs are not always bright and bursting with vibrant colors like we are used to seeing. Under the right conditions, reefs can present more subtle hues. Painted emerald, this reef creates a mystical dreamlike seascape.
