Giant Pacific Octopus are one of the most amazing creatures on our planet. During my eight short years of scuba diving in our very cold, somewhat murky green Northwest waters, I’ve enjoyed many encounters with various octopuses. For nearly five years, while volunteering in Life Sciences at the Seattle Aquarium, I was able to study them up close and very personal. These exceptional animals, with their mysterious and curious personalities fascinate me greatly.
 
As a photographer, some of my first underwater images were of Octo’s. I’ve shot thousands of images of them. As my video work has developed, I’ve incorporated a more extensive, informative and creative focus on octopuses. I’ve created a multitude of videos ranging from eggs hatching to hunting behaviors. Last years ‘Giant Pacific Octopus and the Pilings at Keystone’ includes the first ever HD recording of ‘Web Over Hunting’ behavior in the wild. Other videos also feature a multitude of other interesting behaviors. All are available to view in the ‘Videos Gallery’ section of my website.
 
Recently I’ve completed a new article about GPO’s entitled: ‘Solitary, Formidable, Endearing, The Giant Pacific Octopus of Puget Sound’. My expose includes interesting facts about and images of octopuses photographed by me, all based on my personal experiences and explorations.
 
My future work will include informative and educational videos on many other various animals of Puget Sound, in their own habitats. Our local waters are home to many unique, exceptional, and recognizable animals. For instance, Lingcod, the largest of the Greenlings, and Cabezon, the largest Sculpin both flourish in our waters. Many of these animals are the largest of their kind in the world. Metridium, or Plumose Anemones can grow as large as 4 feet tall. These abundant filter feeders are gorgeous and are the largest anemone in the world. Wolf eels can grow to 10 feet in length and live up to 45 years. Geoduck Clams are a famous delicacy from our waters. These and many others will be featured in my upcoming work.

Occasionally, this area is also home to the largest dolphin in the world, the Orca. Both the residents and transients regularly inhabit our waters. Although both are killer whales, they're very different. They do not mingle, communicate with each other, or even hunt the same prey.

Go to my website regularly to learn more and find new information. I regularly post new images, videos and blogs. Including issues regarding our animals, our environment and much more. 

This winter’s unprecedented rain fall, unusually stormy weather, and 120% snow pack in the Cascade mountains, and have all affected and somewhat decreased my ability to dive our local waters. The enormous fresh water infusion into Puget Sound is also negatively affecting the marine life. Fortunately, I’ve been working on, and getting caught up on a backlog of video work. A few weeks ago, I released ‘The Wreck of the Diamond Knot’. A piece that was three years in the making. This week I’m am releasing my first tropical dive video, ‘Cabo San Lucas, Where the Pacific Ocean Meets the Sea of Cortez’.
 
During some recent family vacations in Cabo, I’ve discovered there are excellent dive opportunities that exist there. Two of my favorite spots are less than ten minutes from the marina. Pelican Rock and North Wall, while very shallow upon entry, each include steep cliffs, massive canyons, and dramatic walls that quickly drop to depths of 3500 feet. This spectacular environment allows the varied and exotic life to flourish. Animals both large and small exist and comingle in the clear warm waters of the bay.
 
My video focuses on some of the beautiful life you may explore. Diving is possible pretty much year-round, although seasons will vary. My thanks to Manta Divers for their expert help and assistance. Kiki and his entire crew are outstanding. 

Lost at sea 70 years ago, this  insignificant freighter was hauling canned salmon from Alaska to Seattle. After that fateful night, the wreck would forever become an integral part of Northwest history.

I collected and utilized three years of my HD video clips and stunning still images to create my latest production. 'The Knot', as only those of us who've been to the wreck may refer to it, is one of the most advanced and dangerous dives in the entire Northwest.
 
In my video, I bring you down with me to 100 feet below the surface. Deep into the frigid and dangerous waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Descend into the depths and experience for yourself the dramatic scenery that few will ever visit. Observe amazing diverse and colorful life, completely covering and thriving in this unique environment.

​Link to my new Video: The Wreck of the Diamond Knot