Yucatan: In the Shadow of the Maya

The Yucatan Peninsula is home to some of the world’s greatest diving. It is also an area steeped in fascinating history. Journey to this area and explore some of the best diving in the world, including the reefs of Mexico’s Cancun, Cozumel and Playa Del Carmen.

This program also takes the viewer to the offshore atolls of Belize, including Lighthouse Reef where we dive the fabled Great Blue Hole.

Finally, the viewer is transported back in time to discover some of the fascinating history of the ancient Maya civilization as we tour some of the restored ruins, including Tulum, Chitzen-Iza and Altun-Ha.

Running time: 90 minutes
Audience: Families
Program Number: DP27

Deception Island: Diving in a Restless Volcano

Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they examine the fascinating history of this foreboding place and discover the rich diversity of life here. Finally, join the team as they plunge beneath the icy waters into the caldera of this restless volcano on a unique Scuba dive to document life below the surface. This presentation will also detail expedition logistics, scuba diving equipment, Antarctic wildlife, the Southern Ocean and other important aspects of Antarctic expedition travel.

Running time: 90 minutes
Audience: Families
Program Number: DP28

Crossing the Antarctic Circle: Extreme Diving at the End of the World

Antarctica Expedition Notes - Year 2005

Antarctica is often referred to as the frozen continent. It has long held a fascination for explorers and adventurers the world over. Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they begin their journey south in Ushuaia, Argentina by diving in the Beagle Channel. Here they explore lush kelp forests and observe giant King Crabs. The trip south to Antarctica takes them across the turbulent Drake Passage and along the pristine wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula. Underwater encounters with playful Antarctic Fur Seals, bizarre sea-stars, colorful invertebrates and strange fish with anti-freeze in their blood follow as the expedition pushes further south into the ice-choked waters below the Antarctic Circle.

This program describes what it is like to travel to, explore and dive in Antarctica, where heart-stopping dives beneath massive ice-bergs and expansive ice-flows epitomize Antarctic diving. Expedition logistics, as well as Antarctic wildlife, ocean and weather conditions are discussed, preparing you for your journey to the frozen continent.

Running time: 90 minutes
Audience: Families
Program Number: DP29

Galapagos: Darwin’s Enchanted Islands

Galapagos Expedition Notes - Year 2007

In 1835, Charles Darwin reached the Galapagos Archipelago, a cluster of islands straddling the equator 600 miles off the west coast of South America. His five weeks on these strange volcanic islands formed the basis for his theories on the evolution of species, concepts which shook the world in controversy that continues to this day.

Today, the Galapagos Islands are a mixture of Ecuadorian National Parks, scientific research stations, bustling towns and a thriving tourist industry. Most visitors to these islands come to see the famous land tortoises, marine iguanas and equatorial penguins that are trademarks of the Galapagos. But the real treasures of these islands lie beneath the waves. Swirling in the colliding currents from the north and south are massive schools of Hammerhead Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Manta Rays, Eagle Rays, Sea Lions, Dolphins and the breathtaking Whale Shark.

Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they dive the world renowned Darwin and Wolf Islands and take you along on other awe-inspiring adventures both above and below the waters of these enchanted islands. Travel logistics and diving details are discussed along with descriptions of the magnificent wildlife that can be found in the Galapagos Islands.

Running time: 90 minutes
Audience: Families
Program Number: DP30