%i — Adam Fram

Big swell means big waves at the saltwater pool.

Big swell means big waves at the saltwater pool.

January 18, 2015

Textures and colors below the thin blue line. Three dives today, off the rugged southwest Catalina coast: Pedestal Rock, Whale Rock, Wild Wild West.
Pictured: macrocystis, macrocystis pneumatocysts up close, gorgonian medley, horn shark with blue-banded gobies, California moray eel, Spanish shawl nudibrach.
Not pictured: sea lions swirling around us on descent, bald eagle majestically dive bombing and catching a fish, 6ft Unidentified shark only my two dive buddies saw (and there’s half a photo to prove it but we don’t yet know what species)

Zoey likes to shake off her sand and water right next to people.

Dive buddy Justine squaring up with a territorial male Sheephead Wrasse 60ft below the twin oil rigs Ellie & Ellen.
Don’t worry dude, we won’t encroach on your harem of females.
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#pacificstar #pacstardiveboat #gopro #oilrig #californiadiving #wrasse #encrustedAF #nofilter

After reports of Great White Sharks in the area, I had to bring a camera on my night dives in case I ran into any.
Giant Mutant Shark alert!
Kidding, just a few small (

Unplanned launch symmetry with Idyllwild dog friends Saskia and Brando

🌊 🤗
#selizrydamroadtrip2017 #geologyrocks #windandwater
Photo by @liz_shea

Hot dogs in boots at sunrise 🌭 👢 🌅
#selizrydamroadtrip2017

Quick moment of serenity while the other 80 tourists are out of frame hidden within the swirling formations. #lowseason #geologyrocks #wateralwayswins #selizrydamroadtrip2017

🐴🏜🤗
#selizrydamroadtrip2017

Northern Canyonlands & Arches yesterday mark a completed “Big 5” National Parks adventure. Incredible 360° scenery throughout and between the parks, national monuments and other smartly protected public lands.
While I have cell reception and slow WiFi, here’s some TBTs from the week: Zion x2, Bryce Canyon x2, Capitol Reef x2, Canyonlands x2, and a disturbingly abandoned but agreeably graffitied RV.
Next up: Driving southwest through Monument Valley towards Antelope/Rattlesnake Slot Canyons and Coyote Buttes. Stay tuned 📺🤓
#selizrydamroadtrip2017

[witty caption about arches and stuff]
#geologyrocks #wateralwayswins #selizrydamroadtrip2017

Family portrait. Special thanks for the perfect rock to wedge under my phone.
#dirtydevils #festivusmobile #selizrydamroadtrip2017

Somewhere between Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef
Photo by @ryandela #geologyrocks

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Photo by @liz_shea

Strike a pose #utahroadtrip

Fog can’t stop the fun

Sunset Gooz
#zoeythemuppet

No filters needed for a solid Scientific Dive today, surveying the rocky reef to deploy temperature sensors. A curious harbor seal couldn’t decide whether to help or just play and nap.

Thanks Tim for capturing me eye to bigger eye with a lovely lady.
#sealions #pinniped #channelislands
Photo credit: Tim Williams

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