The Undersea Treasures of the Galápagos Islands


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September 1st 2009
Published: December 22nd 2009
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At 6am we wake up to the hum of the air conditioner. It's freezing, but at least its dry. The drill is simple: brush your teeth, drink some water and head up deck to put on your gear. Darwin Island covered in birds, the rock of the boat, the Frigate birds swarming overhead, the dolphins swimming by... We stretch into our suits, looking over the marine layer of clouds, the Garua, that cover... Read Full Entry



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Bathymetry of the Galapagos IslandsBathymetry of the Galapagos Islands
Bathymetry of the Galapagos Islands

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 Panamic Fanged Blenny / Large Banded Blenny  Panamic Fanged Blenny / Large Banded Blenny
Panamic Fanged Blenny / Large Banded Blenny

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2nd December 2009

4 Page!
I went in for a quick peak but couldn't stop... they all bring back such fantastic memories! I never noticed the reticulation on the face of the female hogfish-- she'll be a male soon with that yellow cheek stripe. Where's the sea lion balls?
22nd December 2009

Galapagos
It is my dream to visit Galapagos. What a wonderful account of your adventure with the various sharks.
23rd December 2009

Welcome to the nirwana of divers!
Darwin's Arch, it will always remain very special for me, I was there back in Feb 2008. No whalesharks, but hey, saw them again few days ago in Djibouti. Now you've got to put Tubbataha and Palau on your list, these are my three prefered. Still have to do Cocos, PNG, Rangiora/Fakarava...but coming soon. For now, next stop is Havelock, not the best diving in the world, but one of the nicest beach...and many cuddles. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Where is your next diving?
23rd December 2009

Wow wow wow :)
Great photos as ever - and the size of those whale sharks!!
26th December 2009

Wow! So you finally made it to the Galapagos. What an amazing place, and the diving looks incredible. Very envious!
3rd February 2011
Isabella Island

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27th February 2011

Blog of the year, 2010
Congratulations! :) This blog was nominated one of the best of 2010, in the South America/photography category. http://www.travelblog.org/Topics/27154-1.html

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