Stories From The Sea

Manta rays after dark, a hug from a manatee, a secret shipwreck...

A manatee rising toward the surface of a Florida spring

Florida Springs · September 2026 Manatee Springs I wasn't sure he noticed, so I gently turned his head for him... "Whaaaaaa!!!!!" he echoed through his snorkel in pure amazement when he noticed the refrigerator-sized manatee gliding effortlessly beside him.

A manta ray gliding over the reef in Kona

Hawaii · August 2026 Mantas After Dark I floated there as five Volkswagen-sized manta rays danced in the shimmering lights...

Martin Stepanek kneeling on the pool deck, coaching a student in the water

June 2026 Safety First Everything we do in the water rests on one thing: The people beside you know exactly what to do if something goes wrong. Here is where that comes from, and a rescue drill in 360° HD.