Franco Banfi Wildlife Photo Tours

05/06/2026

A curious young s***m whale moved away from the group and approached me, as if seeking interaction. I took advantage of the situation and captured it.
Next WPT tour to Dominica to swim with the s***m whales in January 2027. For info, contact [email protected].

Mares Pure Passion

MARES - just add water

Isotta Housings

29/05/2026

A giant manta ray carries two remoras, also giant, I’d say. The remoras often derive an undeniable benefit from the transport, but offer nothing in return.

23/05/2026

A couple of Mobula tarapacana try to mate in front of me 😏

Mares Pure Passion

MARES - just add water

Isotta Housings

22/05/2026

16/05/2026

S***m whales have the largest brain of any creature known to have lived on Earth.

15/05/2026

Mobula munkiana gather in group to hundred making a good food opportunity for killer whales

08/05/2026

I’ll give you a ride! The Olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) to the brown b***y (Sula leucogaster) Pacific Ocean.

Mares Pure Passion

MARES - just add water

Isotta Housings

01/05/2026

It’s always fascinating to swim alongside a s***m whale and realize that you are accepted as a swimming buddy

24/04/2026

Pod of short-finned pilot whales swimming around me in the open ocean.

17/04/2026

Two better than one!
It’s not that common, but sometimes you can find two ribbon eels in the same burrow. They’re not a pair, but in this case, two males.

Mares Pure Passion

MARES - just add water

Isotta Housings