Taryn and Logan have given up traditional living and are working on realizing their dreams of sailing around the world from their home base in Canada.  They have been documenting their trials, tribulations and triumphs on their fantastic YouTube channel, called "The Wayward Life". In this episode, we talk to them from their newest boat, Papa Rumba about what it has taken to get to this point in their sailing adventure, their plans for the future and so much more.  Of course talk about diving and photography along the way, and even get to meet their doggie crew member, Max.So, put on your captains hat, practice tying some knots while you listen to 2 of the nicest folks you've ever met explain how adventurous life is like out on the high seas![Photo Courtesy of Mae Ying and Marty Bowles]The Wayward Life Social Media:YouTube: The Wayward LifePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewaywardlifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.wayward.life/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewaywardlife/Webpage: https://www.the-wayward-life.comIn other news, it's our 1 year anniversary! Thanks to our loyal listeners for sticking with us this long, and telling your friends about us.Check Out Dalton's Class During the Kelby One Online Conference:https://kelbyonelive.com/outdoor-conference?af=outdoordaltonMore Info About The Aquatic LifeCheck out more great podcasts and other great dive info on our website: http://theaquaticlifepodcast.comYou can subscribe to The Aquatic Life on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and all major podcast apps (RSS)Email us questions and comments at [email protected] Aquatic Life Social Media Pages:Twitter: AquaticLifePodFacebook: TheAquaticLifePodcastInstagram: TheAquaticLifePodcastHelp Us Grow The Community:*** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast content from.  It would help us to grow the community and means a lot to us.  Thanks!***

Ronan Debelius was the cruise director of the prestigious Coralia Liveaboard in Indonesia when Todd met him last year.  Ever since we started this podcast, we wanted to have Ronan on to chat to share his experiences.Ronan was born in Germany, but his mom is Indonesian.  A desire to get in touch with his roots, and strong family ties to the dive industry lead him to work all over Indonesia at some of the most prestigious dive operations all over the country for the past  7 years.   In today's episode, we chat about everything from what it is like to be one of the youngest cruise directors in Indonesia, to how COVID has impacted the dive operators and staff, and much more!  Of course Ronan shares some of his favorite places to dive and answers the 'Dive Brief' questionnaire too.Check out the YouTube version of the interview here!Check out some of the amazing places Ronan has worked:Coralia LiveaboardPindito LiveaboardLembeh Resort[All photos courtesy of Ronan Debelius]Feedback:If you have thoughts, ideas or comments, email us at [email protected] Us Grow The Community:*** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast content from.  It would help us to grow the community and means a lot to us.  Thanks!***You can subscribe to The Aquatic Life on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and all major podcast apps (RSS)The Aquatic Life Social Media Pages:Website: TheAquaticLifePodcast.comTwitter: AquaticLifePodFacebook: TheAquaticLifePodcastInstagram: TheAquaticLifePodcast

Erin Quigley is known for helping underwater photographers all around the world improve their post processing skills through courses, webcasts and workshops on "Go Ask Erin".   But, she has a fascinating past starting out in theater and hollywood before she even became a diver.  Erin tells us some amazing stories about her need to get away from the demanding set of a TV show actually was the catalyst to transitioning into underwater photography education.  In addition to talking about all of the cool offerings available, Erin has some great tips for new underwater photographers, and of course we geek out about all things PhotoShop and Lightroom, and have tons of laughs all along the way.Watch The Chat On YouTube:https://youtu.be/iowK1508OY4Free Resources:  Check out Erin's keyboard shortcuts and recommended lightroom folder structure here.Social Media:"Go Ask Erin"Website: https://www.goaskerin.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoAskErinErin's Quigley's Personal Pages:Facebook - https://twitter.com/erinbabyTwitter: https://twitter.com/erinbabyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarqb/More Info About The Aquatic LifeCheck out more great podcasts and other great dive info on our website: http://theaquaticlifepodcast.comYou can subscribe to The Aquatic Life on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and all major podcast apps (RSS)Email us questions and comments at [email protected] Aquatic Life Social Media Pages: Twitter: AquaticLifePodFacebook: TheAquaticLifePodcastInstagram: TheAquaticLifePodcastHelp Us Grow The Community:*** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast content from.  It would help us to grow the community and means a lot to us.  Thanks!***

Adam Hanlon is the owner and editor of WetPixel, the largest online community for underwater photographers.  In our chat, he shares how went from being a part of the WetPixel community, to meeting the company's founder, Eric Cheng, and eventually taking over the reigns as editor of the community.  We also talk about WetPixel's new YouTube series "WetPixel Live", which he does with regularly with Alex Mustard.  We cover tons of fun personal stories, share some of his favorite places to dive, and look at a few of his favorite photos. Check out the show notes to see the pictures referenced in this episode:Adam Hanlon Show NotesYou can also watch our interview on YouTubeCheck out Adam and Wetpixel’s social media accounts and be sure to give them a follow.  He’ll be happy to tell you more about Wetpixel, diving around the world, marine conservation and more!Website – wetpixel.comInstagram – wetpixelgramFacebook – WetpixelTwitter – wet-pixelDiving Education: The Dive School @ Capernwray(All pictures courtesy and copyright of Adam Hanlon)

Todd and Dalton discuss if it's worth it to invest in a personal locator beacon for divers and other adventure travelers.  We discuss a few different devices that are available and in which circumstance each one is best.A few of the models discussed are shown below:Nautilus LifelineACR RescuelinkGarmin InReach MiniWe also chat about a few media items, including the following shows:David Attennborough: A Life On Our PlanetMy Octopus TeacherFeedback:If you have thoughts, ideas or comments, email us at [email protected] Us Grow The Community:*** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast content from.  It would help us to grow the community and means a lot to us.  Thanks!***You can subscribe to The Aquatic Life on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and all major podcast apps (RSS)The Aquatic Life Social Media Pages:Website: TheAquaticLifePodcast.comTwitter: AquaticLifePodFacebook: TheAquaticLifePodcastInstagram: TheAquaticLifePodcastMore About your Hosts:Todd ReimerPortfolio: toddreimerphoto.comFacebook: todd.s.reimerInstagram: tsreimerTwitter: tsreimerDalton HammPortfolio: daltonhamm.comDive Instruction: piratedivecrew.comFacebook: daltonhammphotographyInstagram: daltonhammphotographyYoutube: Dalton Hamm Photography

Dalton and Todd talk about the new features of the just announced GoPro Hero 9 and discuss if it's worth getting.  We also cover some silly scuba news.Feedback:If you have thoughts, ideas or comments, email us at [email protected] Us Grow The Community:*** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast content from.  It would help us to grow the community and means a lot to us.  Thanks!***You can subscribe to The Aquatic Life on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and all major podcast apps (RSS)The Aquatic Life Social Media Pages:Website: TheAquaticLifePodcast.comTwitter: AquaticLifePodFacebook: TheAquaticLifePodcastInstagram: TheAquaticLifePodcastMore About your Hosts:Todd ReimerPortfolio: toddreimerphoto.comFacebook: todd.s.reimerInstagram: tsreimerTwitter: tsreimerDalton HammPortfolio: daltonhamm.comDive Instruction: piratedivecrew.comFacebook: daltonhammphotographyInstagram: daltonhammphotographyYoutube: Dalton Hamm Photography

Like many of us divers, Francesca Trotman grew up with a love of sharks.  Unlike most of us, she parlayed her passion into a marine biology degree from Southampton University and then established a non-profit in Mozambique, called “Love The Oceans” with the goal of establishing a marine protected area in the province where she resides.  However, when you listen to the podcast episode, you will hear there are so many other amazing programs that she is also running that benefits the local community and the environment.Francesca is also a fellow underwater photographer, so we also spend time talking about her photography journey, and ask her for tips on where to dive in Africa.We recommend using the Overcast podcast player so you can see Francesca's photos as they are discussed.  Otherwise, see her pictures in our show notes.More Information About This EpisodeCheck out the Show Notes... or Watch On YouTubeDonate And Get SWAG!You can contribute to Love The Oceans' many causes in a variety of ways.  Here's just a couple of ways:Donations can be made here.Adopt a whale sharkJoin An Expedition*Send us proof of donation, and we’ll send you a thank you gift!Social Media - Love The OceansMore info about Love The Oceans can be found at the following sites:Website: https://lovetheoceans.org/Instagram: @lovetheoceansTwitter: @LoveTheOceansFacebook: @lovetheoceansorganisationYouTube: Love The OceansSocial Media - Francesca TrotmanFind out more about Francesca the photographer here:Website: https://francescatrotman.co.uk/Instagram: @francescatrotmanphotography[All Photos courtesy of Francesca Trotman.]Feedback:Email us at [email protected] Us Grow The Community:*** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast content from.  It would help us to grow the community and means a lot to us.  Thanks!***You can subscribe to The Aquatic Life on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and all major podcast apps (RSS)The Aquatic Life Social Media Pages:Website: TheAquaticLifePodcast.comTwitter: AquaticLifePodFacebook: TheAquaticLifePodcastInstagram: TheAquaticLifePodcast

Todd and Dalton discuss what their Maldives dive trip experience was like and discuss if the experience was worth all the hassle of getting there.   Also, we kick off a new series 'Derek Critiques The Podcast', where our #1 fan (and #1 critic) gives his views on a recent epsidoe.  This week, Derek tells us what he thinks of our dive movie picks from Epsiode #20.Feedback:If you have thoughts, ideas or comments, email us at [email protected] Us Grow The Community:*** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast content from.  It would help us to grow the community and means a lot to us.  Thanks!***You can subscribe to The Aquatic Life on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and all major podcast apps (RSS)The Aquatic Life Social Media Pages:Website: TheAquaticLifePodcast.comTwitter: AquaticLifePodFacebook: TheAquaticLifePodcastInstagram: TheAquaticLifePodcastMore About your Hosts:Todd ReimerPortfolio: toddreimerphoto.comFacebook: todd.s.reimerInstagram: tsreimerTwitter: tsreimerDalton HammPortfolio: daltonhamm.comDive Instruction: piratedivecrew.comFacebook: daltonhammphotographyInstagram: daltonhammphotographyYoutube: Dalton Hamm Photography

Henry Mather is a South Florida based dive master and underwater photographer.  During our chat, we talk about some of Florida's most famous dives from Blue Heron Bridge to the wrecks of Key Largo, and much more!In this episode, we talk about a few of Henry's images.  You will be able to view these pictures as chapter art if you use the OVERCAST podcast player.  Otherwise, just check out the show notes in the link below to see them.(All photos courtesy and copyright of Henry Mather)Show NotesCheck out the full show notes and more of Henry's pictures here.Watch It On YouTube:Our conversation with Henry can also be seen on YouTube.More of Henry Mather's Work:Instagram - hanxplaceFacebook - hanxplace | Photo NamasteFeedback:If you have thoughts, ideas or comments, email us at [email protected] Us Grow The Community:Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast content from.  It would help us to grow the community and means a lot to us.You can subscribe to The Aquatic Life on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and all major podcast apps (RSS)

Split shots (or 'Over / Under' shots) are some of the most iconic underwater images out there.  Most underwater photographers strive to have these shots in their portfolio, but realize that getting a good shot is easier said than done. In this episode, Dalton gives his 5 tips for getting great split shots, which will help you get out there and get your own amazing image.  Dalton also recently released a YouTube video that goes in depth on one of the tips (keeping your dome spot and streak free).  Check it out here!(Main Topic Starts at around 22:00)We also chat about what we've been up to (electric mountain biking) and what we've been watching (Eco Challenge Fiji: The Worlds Toughest Race on Amazon Prime).