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Becoming an underwater photographer is an exciting journey. Here are some recommendations for aspiring underwater photographers.

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Underwater photography combines artistry and scientific exploration, revealing the captivating marine world. From vibrant coral reefs to intricate sea creatures, photographers capture the beauty and complexity of marine life. Different techniques serve artistic expression and scientific study, across the spectrum between art and science.

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Coral reefs form vibrant and diverse habitats that support a myriad of marine life. Home to 25% of all marine life, these reef ecosystems provide crucial shelter, breeding grounds, and feeding areas for a vast array of species.

What are they really? What use do they have? What threats do they face?

Is there anything YOU can do as a citizen and underwater photographer?

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Underwater photography provides a unique opportunity to document marine ecosystems but requires a strong commitment to environmental responsibility. By recognizing that technical precision and conservation principles do not oppose, photographers can capture impactful images while minimizing their ecological footprint.

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Choosing the right gear for underwater photography can be overwhelming, especially with the vast range of equipment available. Understanding the essentials and making informed choices can simplify the process and help you capture beautiful underwater images without unnecessary gear. 

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A series of surprising facts about marine life and pieces of advice that are rarely discussed on dive trips.

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Liane is your instructor based in Cebu, Philippines, where you can learn the Bubbles & Lenses way, and with whom you will learn from an experienced commercial photographer. Cebu is special to us because it is at the heart of world-class diving. Read her review of Dauin below, with special photo tips just for you!

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A.I. We love it but we also hate it. When it comes to photo editing, how much should we embrace A.I? 

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Photo editing is a must in underwater photography. Here we compare how much editing is required to bring these photos to life by testing two approaches: 20s in a free and readily available app, versus a professional photo editing solution

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In a stunning revelation that has the scientific community buzzing, a groundbreaking study claims that octopuses are not native to Earth. Yes, you read that right! These eight-armed wonders might just be extraterrestrial visitors who hitched a ride on icy meteorites billions of years ago.

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B&L instructors Cecilia and Van joined the cleanup efforts by the Saigon Divers Club to document this community impact activity, resulting in 101kg of debris, 17 divers and 1 exceptionally rare coral species photographed. 

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Growing awareness among urban people about ocean conservation, by curating and displaying a series of underwater photography prints in HCMC.

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