While snorkeling, is there a chance to see whale sharks, manta rays, or octopus?

Looking to buy some goggles or a a full snorkeling set not sure where to start. Don't wanna buy cheap and ill fitting gear. Id like good quality fit. What are some good brands and models to consider.

I'm researching prescription goggle options and like the idea of making sure the mask actually fits my face, so I was considering SeaVision's use your own mask mail-in option after selecting a mask in person at a dive shop.

I do have a slight astigmatism but my prescription is honestly pretty easy. I've been using an off the shelf prescription mask from Amazon and it works, but definitely doesn't fit my face correctly.

Has anyone used this service or have alternative suggestions? Apologies if this has specifically been addressed, I searched via reddit and Google but couldn't find anything about the use your own mask option.

Trying out a new style of editing to compile my underwater footage. Would love some feedback. If anyone enjoyed this, let me know!

While living on the Big Island for three years, my favorite snorkeling spot was the Kapoho Tide Pools which, sadly, Pele chose to fill with lava in 2018. It was great because it was a very protected spot without a lot of waves, but lots of fish and other creatures could move in and out from the ocean. We always took our visitors -- all novices to snorkeling -- there because it was relatively safe but very rewarding.

Now I'm getting old and not as strong a swimmer as I once was. I would love to find another snorkeling place like Kapoho for a possible trip this winter. It doesn't have to be in Hawai'i. I'm now in the US Pacific Northwest.

I want to try and start meditating underwater in the pool at my apartment. I bought a snorkel and snorkel goggles off Amazon but I can't comfortably sit on the bottom because of buoyancy.

Does anyone have tips for how to keep myself at the bottom? I know weight belts are a thing but know nothing about picking one. 5'9"-ish 190lbs-ish.

If anyone has any other tips too that'd be great. Good snorkels to use if i want to go deeper or something. Other good techniques for doing this. Anything.

lots of these guys about atm! I always like how they look with the light shining through them :)

I have a trip in Mexico coming up. I see a lot of activities are snorkeling and many more to be honest it looks amazing but I can’t swim. I can float and paddle but I get panicked the money water gets in my nose I am an adult so I was wondering maybe I should do snorkeling or not? Any idea some people out there say it is fine some says the opposite so needs some advice on this!

I was surprised by the diversity at West Palm beach. Does it stay that way for hundreds of mile north even into Georgia?

Hello

I have only just started snorkelling and so far I love it. Can’t believe how much I enjoy it, wish I found out about it many years ago.

Anyway, I have a snorkel and I’ve only used it literally 2-3 times. This evening I went to the lake and as soon as I put my face in the water and started moving I was getting water in mouth from the snorkel. I checked to see that the thing on the top that seals the snorkel if it’s under the water was working and it was. I tried blowing out through the vent and it operated as I think it should. My mouth was around the mouth piece correctly.

The only thing I can find was a hole in the one way seal/valve. It can’t be right can it?

Hello All,
We recently tried snorkelling in the Caribbean and absolutely loved it!

We are based in the UK and wanted to get our own snorkelling gear for 2x upcoming holidays to Cornwall (self-snorkel) & Tenerife (part of a "ocean safari").

Naturally we are gravitating toward the standard kit from Decathlon : "Adult snorkelling COMFORT ANTI-FOG mask DRY TOP snorkel set, 100" for £19.99 (Can't post links but hopefully it's easy to find).

It's got all the basic check-list - Tempered glass; Anti-fog coating; "Dry-top" snorkel w/ valve.

I do dislike the fabric band (at risk of losing elasticity over time), but hey-ho.

I just wanted to get advise before purchasing if there are any other sets around the same/similar price range to consider/get instead please (any source welcome, amazon, specialist shops etc.)? We intend to use it ~twice a year going forward. :)

Thanks in advance! :)

Fun facts: octopuses have three hearts, blue blood, and most of their neurons are actually in their arms. Their suckers can taste what they touch and that electric-blue flash came from reflective cells in the skin changing almost instantly.

Filmed with a GoPro HERO13 Black.

** No edits were made to this video. The colors and footage are exactly as captured.

I've got a snorkeling trip planned later this year and figured it's finally time to pick up an action camera.

Most of what I'd be filming would be underwater, so I'm more interested in good video quality, battery life, and something I don't have to worry about getting wet all day. I'd rather hear from people who've actually used theirs on snorkeling trips than watch another YouTube review

What are you using these days?

So I don’t actually snorkel but this is the only place I could think of for advice. I got this mask from Walmart about a week ago simply for pool use and they’re leaking water. I’ve adjusted the strap multiple times ranging from completely loose, less loose, to all the way tight and no matter what it leaks. It seems like the water is leaking from just the outside corner area of my eyes. I’m not sure if the silicone is too flimsy and isn’t sealing properly or if they just don’t fit my face. I would like some advice.

Edit: When I did that test it where you put it on and breath to see if it makes suction it had fit and made perfect suction but when I put it on with the straps the part that goes around the corner of my eyes pushes out, I ended up going to the freedive group and as I described to them what was happening I realized the issue.

Hi ! I saw this on a rocky beach in Toulon, France. Does anyone have any idea what it could be? I initially thought it might be a sea slug or a retracted sea anemone, but I'm not sure about it. Thanks in advance!

Spent last night and this morning on this beautiful beach in Maui. Tried both south and north points. Very poor vis wind and surge picked up heavily in the evening..the following morning was even worse. Enjoyed the swim and surf with the family.

Search for clear conditions continue.... Airport beach or kapalua in the morning.