Ian Haggerty RSA

Drifting just beneath the surface, this tiny purple jellyfish looked like a living gemstone floating through the ocean. Despite its delicate appearance and short tentacles, jellyfish are incredibly efficient predators, using stinging cells to capture tiny plankton with their specialized stinging cells. It's a beautiful reminder that even the smallest creatures in the sea can be absolutely mesmerizing.


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Three stunning Bluefin Trevally patrolling the wreck of the Jabeda near Coin de Mire, Mauritius. These powerful predators are built for speed, and seeing them glide effortlessly through the wreck is always an incredible experience.

Shipwrecks become thriving artificial reefs over time, attracting everything from tiny reef fish to top predators like Bluefin Trevally. Every dive reveals something different, and this encounter was no exception.

Filmed on the wreck of the Jabeda in the crystal-clear waters of Mauritius.

Have you ever dived a shipwreck or seen Bluefin Trevally in the wild? Let me know in the comments!

A little seaweed washed up on Pereybere Beach today—and before anyone panics, this is completely natural.

Calling it sargassum would be a bit like calling sparkling wine Champagne. If it doesn't come from the Sargasso Sea, it isn't technically sargassum! It's just locally washed-up seaweed, something that's part of the natural cycle of healthy coastal ecosystems.

Seaweed gets washed ashore by tides, currents, wind, and changing weather. While it may not look as pretty on the beach, it provides nutrients, helps protect the shoreline, and supports countless tiny marine creatures.

Nature doesn't always look picture-perfect, but it's doing exactly what it's supposed to do.

Filmed at beautiful Pereybere Beach, Mauritius.
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I moved in close to the reef, timing the surge between the waves above to get this incredible encounter. Suddenly, a shimmering shoal of bright silver Queenfish swept past, their bodies flashing like mirrors in the sunlight filtering through the water.

The powerful surge made holding position a challenge, but it was worth every second to witness these fast, graceful predators moving effortlessly through the reef. Moments like this are what make every dive unforgettable.
Have you ever seen a shoal of Queenfish move as one? Let me know in the comments
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What happens when your emotional support diving dinosaur gets hungry underwater?

Armed with nothing but determination (and some surprisingly tiny arms), the mighty T. rex takes on the ultimate challenge—cracking open an egg on the seabed! The local reef fish quickly realize there's a free meal on offer, and within moments the underwater feast begins.

Sometimes the best dive moments are the ones you never planned... especially when your dive buddy is a dinosaur.

Filmed in the crystal-clear waters of Mauritius.


Ocean Spirit Scuba Diving Mauritius

One of the ocean's most extraordinary hunters.

Ribbon eels are famous for their incredible colors and fascinating life cycle. They begin life as black males with a bright yellow dorsal fin, then gradually turn brilliant blue as they mature. Some eventually transform into yellow females, making them one of the few fish that naturally change both color and s*x during their lifetime.

Unlike most ribbon eels that spend their time peeking out from burrows, this one was completely free swimming across the reef—a rare and beautiful sight to witness. Watching it glide effortlessly through the water was like seeing a living ribbon dancing in the current.

Filmed in the crystal-clear waters of Mauritius.


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Mission: Rescue the emotional support diving dinosaur.

After an unexpected landing on the ocean floor, my emotional support diving dinosaur—the mighty T. rex—immediately attracted the attention of a curious school of bannerfish. Instead of swimming away, they gathered around to inspect the mysterious new arrival, as if trying to figure out whether it was friend, foe... or just a very confused dinosaur.

The reef is full of curious creatures, and sometimes the funniest underwater encounters are completely unplanned.

Filmed in the crystal-clear waters of Mauritius.


Ocean Spirit Scuba Diving Mauritius

The hunter becomes the surprise.

A day octopus is one of the reef's most intelligent predators, using incredible camouflage, stealth, and quick reflexes to hunt crabs, shrimp, and small fish. As it searched the reef for its next meal, it accidentally startled a small eel hiding in the rocks, sending it retreating in an instant.

Moments like these are a reminder that life on the reef is full of unexpected encounters. Every crack and crevice hides another story, and every dive reveals something new.

Filmed in the crystal-clear waters of Mauritius.


Ocean Spirit Scuba Diving Mauritius

Fast asleep beneath the waves.

Many sea anemones retract most of their tentacles when resting, leaving only a few gently swaying in the current. At first glance, they can look like nothing more than a small bump on the reef, but they're simply conserving energy while waiting for the right moment to open again.

It's a reminder that even on a vibrant coral reef, not every creature is active all the time. Sometimes the ocean's most beautiful moments are its quietest.

Filmed in the crystal-clear waters of Mauritius.

A hidden spark beneath the waves ⚡🌊
While exploring the shallow waters near the beach, I came across this fascinating little electric ray resting quietly in the sand. These incredible creatures are masters of camouflage, often burying themselves to blend into their surroundings while waiting for their next meal. Despite their small size, electric rays have a unique ability to produce an electrical charge — a true reminder of the amazing adaptations found in our oceans.
A beautiful and unexpected encounter just a few metres from shore, proving that you never know what you might discover beneath the surface.