100 Foot Wave The 100-foot wave has been a dream for many big wave surfers ever since it was first dreamed that such a thing might be possible. But just how close have they been to achieving that goal, and are waves that big really even out there? Performing on the biggest waves possible is the…
Honolua Bay Maui Shark Attacks While shark attacks are quite rare, they do happen every once in a while to unsuspecting victims.Two recent shark attack incidents took place in Maui’s Honolua Bay. We’ll explore what happened.Should you still snorkel, surf or swim in these waters? Find out here. Surfer From Maui’s Honolua Bay Dies After Shark…
Heart Of The Ocean For anyone who’s seen the movie Titanic, the Heart of the Ocean diamond certainly captures the imagination. But, is there any truth behind that part of the story? Does a real diamond that impressive even exist? What would such a necklace be worth? For the answers to these and so many other questions…
Swimming With Whale Sharks As some of the most majestic creatures in the ocean, whale sharks have become insanely popular to go diving with. Today, we want to take you through a few of the best places in the world to go whale shark diving so you can experience swimming with whale sharks and enjoying the…
Morro Bay Shark Attacks While great white shark attacks aren’t very common, they do occur every now and then. One of the most recent ones to take place was on Christmas Eve morning in Morro Bay, a seaside city in San Luis Obispo County in California, in 2021. News of this surfer killed by a great…
How Does Snorkeling Work If you have ever taken a vacation by the beach you might have seen people snorkeling. If you haven’t tried it yet, you might be wondering just how does it work? Snorkeling allows you to view the underwater world. Unlike scuba diving, it doesn’t require loads of expensive equipment, just a mask…
Deepest Free Dive Record If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be hundreds of feet below the surface of the water without any oxygen, just ask world-record free-diving champion, Herbert Nitsch. Herbert Nitsch, often known better by his nickname as the “Deepest Man On Earth,” holds the freediving world record. Not only can he…
How Fast Can An Alligator Run As some of the largest predatory reptiles on the planet, alligators don’t have a lot to worry about. Without the need to pursue large game or run away from other predators, they are surprisingly lazy creatures. Of course, that’s not to say that alligators won’t run at a person if…
Hawaii State Fish The official state fish of Hawaii is just as fascinating as the reason it became the Hawaiian state fish in the first place. But, out of all the amazing fish species in Hawaiian waters, why did they choose this particular one? From sharks and rays to the many colourful fish adorning the reefs…
Barnacles On Whales Have you ever wondered why barnacles live on whales? These marine creatures cling on to a whale’s body, hitchhiking around the ocean feeding as they go. They have truly amazing adaptations to ensure the survival of their species, from mobile, water-borne barnacle larvae to adult barnacles with their protective hard shells. For answers to…