Octopuses…or is it Octopi? – Part 1 You have likely heard octopuses or octopi used when referring to the plural form of octopus. You may have even had an argument on the subject of which is correct. So, which one […]
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Reproduction and Life Cycle In our previous newsletter, two weeks ago, we had part one of our two part series on the octopus and we asked the question; Which side of the debate are you on…octopuses or octopi? Well in
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I’m Planning my trip back to Cozumel, do I need Trip Insurance? As more and more folks are planning their trips back to Scuba Shack Cozumel, Village Tan Kah and Cozumel, and all the uncertainty around COVID I’ve been getting
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Last week we had an article called Take a Closer Look that introduced you to the Scorpionfish. If you missed that article, that’s ok, simply CLICK HERE to be taken to that page. This week, for your reading enjoyment, we
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Have you seen any of the animals that indigenous to Cozumel? As a diver, we all know that the splendid toadfish is an indigenous species to Cozumel. But that is not the only indigenous species that calls Cozumel and ONLY
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It is a beautiful sunny day. “El Caribe” is as smooth as glass. The boat has left the pier and is cruising south to your favorite dive site. Your anticipation and excitement build as the divemaster signals for you to
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Do you know what the largest fish in the ocean is? A whale? No, whales are mammals – they breath air. A great white Shark? No, not even close. A Mola Mola / Sunfish? Those are really big, but they
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Sharks…. What do you think when you hear that word? Fear? Excitement? If you are a diver, probably excitement. For most people, it is an unfounded fear, thanks primarily to movie and tv shows that portray sharks as “man eating”
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Oh, the elusive Hammerhead shark…. “Let’s go diving and see one!” “Ha! Yah right, in Cozumel?” “Well of course! Why not? Just think of the bragging rights.” That was me, a few years ago… never in a thousand years did
HAVE YOU SEEN ONE OF THESE BEAUTIES? As divers assemble their gear each day, make introductions and prepare for the day’s adventure, the conversation ultimately turns towards which reefs to visit and what people want to see. Almost certainly someone
