Scuba Diving in Cozumel, Mexico I escaped the bitter East Coast winter for a long weekend by traveling to Cozumel with Oceanblue Divers, a group based in New York City with which I've become involved (including writing for the group's blog, "The Dive Evangelist"). The diving was fantastic, the weather near-perfect, and the company lots of fun. My only complaint: the trip ended far too soon. Click on pictures for larger-size photos (images will come up in a new pop-up window). You can also watch underwater video clips from this trip. The hotel welcomes founder Michael Feld and the rest of the group Cassie and I geared up for our checkout dive On the way to the first dive site I was attacked by a shark before even getting wet Gene's ready for a shark - or boarding an enemy vessel Exploring the reefs of Palancar Gardens (video) Spiny lobster French angelfish Spotted drum fish Anemone Barracuda (video) Blue striped grunts Hawksbill turtle (video) Big fat green moray eel Porcupinefish Tiger grouper End of a great dive Waiting in line Time for a shore dive Happy divers A well-earned beverage Time for some fun! Tacos at Ta'Contento Margaritas! Our hotel's pier A different kind of diving Why they call it a "vacation" This... ...is... ...paradise! Back to Home Page Content, photography & design © 2001-2007 Michael Strickland All photographs digitally watermarked · Unauthorized use prohibited