Seal party near Anacapa Island | Photo by Douglas Klug

Scuba Sightings

Dispatch

Our top picks for the week.


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FEB 19, 2024

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01. Patrik Jonson

Swedish underwater photographer, Patrik Jonson, has nearly five decades of dive experience under his belt. He has shot numerous films and countless photographs from his excursions around the world. You can keep with him on Instagram: @scubaartphoto 

Heart cave | Photo by Patrik Jonson

Hide and seek; Maldives | Photo by Patrik Jonson

Anemone of love | Photo by Patrik Jonson

02. Douglas Klug

From his homebase in California, Douglas Klug, explores the natural world with his camera by his side–regardless of whether he is above or below the water. In addition to being an avid diver, he is a scuba instructor. Channel Islands National Park is a favorite dive locale.  

Seal party near Anacapa Island | Photo by Douglas Klug

Coral reef teeming with life, Fiji | Photo by Douglas Klug

Underwater kelp forest, Channel Islands National Park | Photo by Douglas Klug

03. Sara Dalla Torre

Sara is passionate about scuba diving, travel, and adventure. She is also a 4Ocean ambassador–whose mission is to end the ocean plastic crisis. You can keep up with her travels above and below the water on Instagram: @sara.dalla.torre

Dolphin dive! Rangiroa, French Polynesia | Photo by Sara Dalla Torre

Whale hello there! Moorea, French Polynesia | Photo by Sara Dalla Torre

Shark side-eye; Pico, Açores | Photo by Sara Dalla Torre

 

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       — Karen Blixen


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