Warm Water Diving Adventures

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05/26/2023

Good to be back. Edward J Hille

12/07/2021

Anyone interested in a Central America trip in May? I am looking for indications of interest.

12/02/2021

I am joining a good friend on this trip. I just heard that 2 spots ahve opened up. let me know if you want to join. They are a great group and the diving in Cozumel is awesome right now. I just got back a few days ago and already planned a return. Since Warm Water Diving isn't currently planning any trips, I thought I'd pass this opportunity along.

01/06/2020

Looking forward to seeing one when we visit in August 2020.

Orangutan crab! 🧡 ⁠
Holy mother of cuteness. This eety-beety creature is the Orangutan Crab (Achaeus japonicus) which only has a carapace (body) of about 0.8 inches in diameter with extra long arms compared to its body. It’s covered in reddish brown hair sometimes laden with bits of “stuff” like shells or sand to increase its camouflaging capabilities.

Of course, you can see where it gets its name – it really does look like a miniature crustacean version of the orangutan! Can we all stop and take a moment to imagine this thing swinging from corals and stuff. How cool would that be?

Orangutan Crabs are typically found on bubble coral (Plerogyra sinuosa) just hanging out, doin their thang. That usually consists of sitting and waiting for plankton to get stick in its luscious locks, which it then picks off as snack food for the day. It uses its claws to “groom” out the tiny food stuffs and then plops the plankton into its mouth. So, again, we see a resemblance to the ape orangutan in that picking off parasites and [plankton] is something all the cool orange-haired creatures do.

It really makes you wonder… which came first: the Orangutan Crab or the Orangutan? Dun dun dun!

📖 Text by Carly Brook
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📸Photo .harlequeen

01/06/2020

The Verde Pass region of the Philippines is one of the most diverse marine ecosystems on our planet, containing over 6500 species of fish and coral. This squat lobster is one of my favorite macro subjects and really is quite amazing when illuminated. Some early morning macro from Puerto Galera, Philippines. ⁠
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11/30/2019

Can't wait to be back there in August 2020!

The Philippines continues to enjoy recognition as one of the world’s premier diving destinations, this time bagging back-to-back diving accolades at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony held recently in Oman.

11/23/2019

Still have a couple spots available. August 5-15 2020

Plenty of room to spread out in our Deluxe Twin rooms, which are ideal for 2 room mates to share.....⁠
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If you travel between Dec 11-21, 2019 you can save 30% on your all-inclusive stay.⁠
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06/05/2019

Here we are, back in San Pedro, Belize for the. first time in 2 years.This is still a great place to see large fish, countless sharks and amazing topography. Thinking about an adventure the second week of January. This will likely be an inexpensive chance to do some diving on the second largest barrier reef in the world and hang out in Belize. Flights are are easy from anywhere in the US. I'll work to firm up details in the next few weeks. This trip will be limited to 8 divers. Let me know if you want to be included in the communications. Who is in?

05/29/2019

3 Spots left for August 5th-August 15th 2020. Atlantis Hotels Philippines. Contact me to fine out more. Its a screaming great deal. 9 spots are already confirmed. Those 3 spots will fill up quickly.