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Antonio
Thank you to Antonio from @_animalheroes_ for diving with us helping us protect some of the smallest animals - corals! Many people forget or unaware that coral reefs are living beings and need to be protected.
Brain Coral
A happy little Christmas tree worm on grooved brain coral - a snorkel boat passes in the background. Due to climate change, increase in ocean temps we are destroying these animals that provide food and shelter for many other animals on the reef.
Bull Shark
Bull sharks arrive during the winter months to give birth. We are lucky that we get to observe them however many local fishermen are still killing many sharks. Slowly, we are helping to create eco-tourism to show that a live shark has much more value then a dead one.
Eagle Ray in Cedral Shallows
Spotted eagle rays migrate to Cozumel during the winter months. Their spotted pattern is indicative of where they were born and are considered "near threatened" in the world.
Grouper With Boat
We are lucky to dive in a protected area to see the Goliath grouper grow to great lengths! This one is a little less than 1m (3ft) in length.
Loggerhead
A huge loggerhead turtle! Loggerheads (along with Green turtles) nest on the east side of the island and if we are lucky, we see them searching for conch on our dives.
Turtle Snacking
Caught this turtle in the middle of her lunch! Gray angelfish picking up the scraps of leftover sponges
Humpback with Calf
A mother humpback whale and her calf, helping it breathe and protecting it from predators. They will stay together for about 12 months before the calf becomes a juvenile and will venture off to start its own life.
The Pit
The Mayans believe that cenotes are sacred as they serve as entrances to the underworld. They are fresh water underground rivers that all connect and lead to the ocean.
Nudibranch
Pronounced "nooda-brank" There are over 3000 species of nudibranchs and new species still being discovered! There are brightly colored sea-slugs that come in a variety of shapes, sizes and patterns. They are also related to seahares, slugs and snails. Nudibranchs prey on sponges, corals, anemones, hydroids and other colorful food which is how they get their vibrant colors.
Light Dances in Cenote
The Mayans believe that cenotes are sacred as they serve as entrances to the underworld. They are fresh water underground rivers that all connect and lead to the ocean.
Kristin Sansonetti started working as a PADI DM and then in 2013 became an Instructor and MSDT (Master Scuba Diver Trainer). She and her husband, Jorge, run a small dive shop together; Eco Divers Cozumel. Eco Exposures Cozumel is a glimpse into the underwater world through her eyes and she hopes to create more awareness about marine conservation through her photos.
