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Lionfish Derby Winner
How does one become a Lionfish Derby winner? While on holiday in Utila at Utopia Village Dive Resort, our divemaster, Federico, informed us that we would be participating in a local Lionfish Derby. Being from the other side of the Atlantic, I was not familiar with this phenomenon in the Caribbean. I had seen Lionfish [...]
Diving in a Submarine
Roatan hosts one of the most unique experiences one can have of the underwater world. A submarine dive. Owner and Captain Karl Stanley takes tourists from all over the world diving into the deep. It is surreal. As the submarine lowers into the water your heart already starts pounding as images of 2001 enter your [...]
Whale Shark’s Brain Analyzed by Science
What they wanted to know was how the organization of whale shark brains compared to the brains of other shark species for which scientists had previously obtained neuroanatomical data. Would the brains of two species be more similar if they shared a recent evolutionary ancestor, and were therefore more genetically related? Or would shark brains [...]
Utila Dive Festival 2012 Activities
Utila’s First Annual Dive Festival started off with a better than expected turnout. The opening ceremony on Saturday evening, with live music and live internet steaming, was host to over a hundred participants. Dive shop staff were busy signing up clients for classes, fun dives, and festival events. At the evenings end, many were full [...]
Utila Dive Festival – Utila, Honduras 2012
Utila is world renowned for its stunning reefs, diverse fish life, and the infamous whale shark. For years divers have flocked to this tiny island in search of sun, relaxation, and of course, diving. With 12 dive operators in a town of less than 5,000 residents, there is a place for every visitor. Old, young, [...]