Underwater images - SARI_DUW_150515-121
Net accretion on the reef has been very slow. With a mere 20 minutes of bottom times at depths of 130ft, there is not a lot of time to ponder 10,000 years of development! Scientists have taken core samples and... More
Diver With Kelp Frond - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Channel Islands diving can be challenging due to thick kelp forests - which change frequently due to storms or swells that can damage kelp. Here, Kelly Moore, NPS diver shows a healthy kelp frond within the M... More
Underwater images - SARI_DUW_150515-156
White Spotted Filefish can darken and lighten almost instantaneously!
Underwater images - SARI_DUW_150515-111
The canyon walls are a dense and diverse environment - it is no wonder to dive the St. Croix wall is on many divers "bucket list."
Underwater images - SARI_DUW_150515-125
The boat mooring in Salt River canyon is in about 20 feet of water, and perfect for a safety stop or longer decompression. Here, the colors are much more vibrant and abundant barrel sponges and sealife makes ti... More
Underwater images - SARI_DUW_150515-112
The canyon environments are easily accessed from shore by boat. Several local operators run daily dive trips to Salt River.
Diver admires a beautiful stand of Elkhorn Coral
Diver admires a beautiful stand of Elkhorn Coral Public domain photograph of underwater diving, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Scientist Deploying the Ultrasonic Thickness Probe
In 1986, the NPS conducted a Biofouling and Corrosion Study on the <em>USS Arizona</em>, to determine the causes and rates of deterioration of the ship components and would subsequently provide a scientific bas... More
Underwater images - SARI_DUW_150515-143
If a diver is familiar with other Caribbean dives, he or she will be surprised by the wonderfully strange Salt River canyon formations - unique in all the world - which is why it's often among the top dive site... More
Tile Floor in Galley Area of <em>USS Arizona</em>
Items thrown onto the site from memorial visitors begin to be visible in the galley area. As one moves closer to the memorial platform, unintentionally deposited items appear, including sunglasses and cellphone... More
Underwater images - SARI_DUW_150515-162
Soft and Hard corals and schools of fish in about 130fsw.
Underwater images - SARI_DUW_150515-108
A diver must monitor their depth gauge carefully, particularly in clear conditions. All recreational divers should stay within the 130fsw limit - there is much to see above these depths and nothing below to ris... More
Artificial Reefs Attract Abundant Fish
In the days before navigational aids and accurate charts, these shoals claimed many ships and as a result, the diver can find the scattered remains of a wide variety of shipwrecks.
Underwater images - SARI_DUW_150515-131
Diver and Purple tube sponge Public domain photograph of underwater diving, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Underwater images - SARI_DUW_150515-102
Deep brown tube sponges are colorful when lit with an underwater strobe. Without lights, at greater depths, everything appears drab and colorless.
Underwater images - SARI_DUW_150515-107
The precise origin of Salt River canyon is unknown although it is thought to be an ancient river course. For more information, see: http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/lib/CREWS/Cleo/St.%20Croix/salt_river170.pdf
Snorkeler Above a Shipwreck - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Dry Tortugas NP Research Natural Area (RNA), is a "no-take" marine reserve occupying 46% of the park and includes much of the coral reef habitat. The primary purposes of the RNA are to restore and protect bio... More
Underwater images - Sea Lions - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Staggering populations of over 70,000 California sea lions breed each year in Channel Islands National Park waters.
Underwater images - SARI_DUW_150515-174
Long Sea Whip Public domain photograph of coral reef, underwater life, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Large Stand of Tabletop Coral with Diver
The Crown of Thorns infestation have devastated some reefs around America Samoa. Thankfully, this spectacular reef remains untouched by the invasive species.
Underwater images - SARI_DUW_150515-100
Overlapping colonies of thin sheet coral populate the sheer canyon walls for hundreds of feet.
Diver on the Muzzles of the 14-inch Guns
All of the 14-inch guns on the <em>Arizona</em> were believed to have been salvaged during 1942 and 1943 salvage efforts, in which guns, machinery and other equipment were removed for use on other ships. In 198... More
Spirit of America, Channel Islands National Park
The circumstances of this ship, lying in 60ft of water at Scorpion Bay, Santa Cruz Island, are unclear. This is a coastal minesweeper of the "Bluebird" class launched in June 1954. The vessel was decommissioned... More
6/65. Homer - Scuba diver takes underwater photos of bay bottom off Ho...
Homer Public domain photograph of Alaska, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
SARI_DUW_150515-124 - National Parks Gallery
NOAA Underwater Laboratory System (NULS-1) a.k.a. Hydrolab - Constructed in 1966, the Hydrolab was used as a research lab beginning in 1970. The Hydrolab, which was stationed 50-feet underwater in the Salt Rive... More
Underwater images - Windjammer Bowsprit
<em>Avanti</em>, a three masted iron-hulled sailing ship (windjammer) was first identified in 1990 although it was recorded during fieldwork in 1971. Wreckage is exposed in about 15-20 ft depth. There are two e... More
Candid shots of Carolyn Griner (front), Drs. Mary-Helen Johnston and A...
Candid shots of Carolyn Griner (front), Drs. Mary-Helen Johnston and Ann Whitaker (L to R) wearing scuba gear at the Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS) for training.
A combat control team member uses a wet compass while scuba diving dur...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Anacapa Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Richard M. Diaz Release Status: Releas... More
A combat control team member undergoes scuba diving training during a ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Pendleton Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Richard M. Diaz, USAF Release St... More
Combat control team scuba divers come ashore during a water training e...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Anacapa Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Richard M. Diaz Release Status: Releas... More
A combat control team member scuba dives during a water training exerc...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Anacapa Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Richard M. Diaz Release Status: Releas... More
Combat control team members prepare for scuba diving training during a...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Richard M. Diaz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
A combat control team member scuba dives during a water training exerc...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Anacapa Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Richard M. Diaz Release Status: Releas... More
A combat control team scuba diver boards an inflatable boat during a w...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Anacapa Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Richard M. Diaz Release Status: Releas... More
Combat control team members on a scuba boat prepare for the scuba divi...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Richard M. Diaz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
Combat control team scuba divers go ashore during a water training exe...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Anacapa Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Richard M. Diaz Release Status: Releas... More
Combat control team members on a scuba boat prepare for the scuba divi...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Richard M. Diaz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
A combat control team scuba diver prepares to board an inflatable boat...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Anacapa Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Richard M. Diaz Release Status: Releas... More
Marines of the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion display their parachuting ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jarman Release Sta... More
Two Navy divers in scuba gear stand in a rubber raft, before using it ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Preston Release Status: Relea... More
GM1 Grant Williams lays out scuba tanks on the bank of the river in pr...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Preston Release Status: Relea... More
Navy divers in scuba gear, operate from rubber rafts to locate and rec...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Preston Release Status: Relea... More
A Navy diver in scuba gear is assisted into a rubber raft before using...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Preston Release Status: Relea... More
A Navy diver in scuba gear (minus mask) participates in the operation ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Preston Release Status: Relea... More
U.S. Air Force perseonnel prepare to scuba dive in the water off Kaden...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More
Underwater view of a Navy scuba diver taking photographs during Pacifi...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACSUBSALVEX 83 State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: G. R. Sylva Release Status... More
Underwater view of a Navy photographer wearing scuba gear with an Amer...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACSUBSALVEX 83 State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: D.M. Wronski Release Statu... More
View of a Navy underwater photographer wearing scuba gear as seen thro...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACSUBSALVEX 83 State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: D. M. Wronski Release Stat... More
Operations SPECIALIST SEAMAN (OSSN) Jody Fortnoy, left, and OSSN Scott...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Thomas State: Virgin Islands (VI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released ... More
A scuba diver, a flight deck crewman and a firefighter stand on the br...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Frank C. Palmitesso Rele... More
A scuba diver, a flight deck crewman and a firefighter stand on the br...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Philip G. Wiggins Releas... More
A scuba diver, a flight deck crewman and a firefighter stand on the br...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Philip G. Wiggins Releas... More
Underwater view of two Scuba divers, backlighted, swim during a traini...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
Underwater view of two Scuba divers, backlighted, swim during a traini...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
An instructor attaches a tether to a diver in scuba gear before he mak...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Ordnance Station Indian Head State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Larry Franklin, Usnr (Re... More
A diver in scuba gear listens to final instructions before entering th...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Ordnance Station Indian Head State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Larry Franklin, Usnr (Re... More
A diver in scuba gear jumps into the water during training at the Expl...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Ordnance Station Indian Head State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Larry Franklin, Usnr (Re... More
A diver in scuba gear climbs back onto the dock after making a dive du...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Ordnance Station Indian Head State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Larry Franklin, Usnr (Re... More
A diver in scuba gear steps off the dock and into the water during a t...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Ordnance Station Indian Head State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Larry Franklin, Usnr (Re... More
A diver in scuba gear climbs up a ladder into the boat after a trainin...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Ordnance Station Indian Head State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Larry Franklin, Usnr (Re... More
A diver in scuba gear prepares to enter the water on a tether during a...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Ordnance Station Indian Head State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Larry Franklin, Usnr (Re... More
Trainees dressed in scuba gear come ashore carrying M16A1 rifles durin...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
A diver in scuba gear climbs back onto the dock after making a trainin...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Ordnance, Indian Head State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Larry Franklin Release Statu... More
An instructor holds a tether as a diver in scuba gear climbs back onto...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Ordnance Station Indian Head State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Larry Franklin, Usnr (Re... More
A diver in scuba gear is doused with water during a training exercise ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Ordnance Station Indian Head State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Larry Franklin, Usnr (Re... More
A diver in scuba gear surfaces after making a training dive at the Exp...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Ordnance Station Indian Head State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Larry Franklin, Usnr (Re... More
A diver in scuba gear prepares to jump into the water during training ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Ordnance Station Indian Head State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Larry Franklin, Usnr (Re... More
A diver in scuba gear listens to his instructors before making a train...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Ordnance Station Indian Head State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Larry Franklin, Usnr (Re... More
A diver in scuba gear does a backward entry into the water during a tr...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Ordnance Station Indian Head State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Larry Franklin, Usnr (Re... More
Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team members, in scuba gear, talk over underwater ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lynn Jenkins Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1 clean and inspect...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWKBRIGHT STAR '87 Base: Aqaba Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott Release Status: Release... More
Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team members, in scuba gear, talk over underwater ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lynn Jenkins Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
A diver, wearing scuba gear, boards his ship during recommissioning ce...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rele... More
Members of Navy Reserve Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 813 (MDSU-813) ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clifford Lake State: Indiana (IN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 (Aw) Paul Engstrom, Usnr-R Release Status: ... More
Members of Navy Reserve Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 813 (MDSU-813) ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clifford Lake State: Indiana (IN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 (Aw) Paul Engstrom, Usnr-R Release Status: ... More
Members of Navy Reserve Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 813 (MDSU-813) ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clifford Lake State: Indiana (IN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 (Aw) Paul Engstrom, Usnr-R Release Status: ... More
An instructor at the Navy Diving and Salvage Training Center assists a...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael Flynn, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
Spectators observe the scuba diving exhibition during the base open ho...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Gerald B. Johnson, USAF Release S... More
A student wearing a scuba diving suit, goggles, snorkel, and a SAR-1 f...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Relea... More
Students wearing scuba diving suits, snorkels, and SAR-1 flotation ves...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Relea... More
Students wearing scuba diving suits, goggles, snorkels, and SAR-1 flot...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Relea... More
SRA Bruce Tilley goes scuba diving
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More
A scuba gear clad student in a second class diver course jumps from a ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Jonathan Annis Release ... More
Bill Herington from Tunla (in scuba gear) and Rollie Robins of Colfax ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Des Moines State: Iowa (IA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More
A member of Navy Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) Team 5, holds his M-4 carbine in ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles Stover Release... More
Bill Herington from Tunla, dressed in scuba gear, try to pump sludge o...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Des Moines State: Iowa (IA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More
LT. Melanie Knight, an explosive ordnance disposal officer, adjusts he...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHC Carolyn Harris Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
LT. Melanie Knight, an explosive ordnance disposal officer, adjusts he...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHC Carolyn Harris Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
LT. Melanie Knight, an explosive ordnance disposal officer, tests her ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHC Carolyn Harris Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
Second phase instructors keep a close eye on Basic Underwater Demoliti...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Ray Mooney Release Sta... More
A SEAL Swimmer ascends from the nuclear-powered submarine USS KAMEHAME...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kamehameha Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR. Mike Wood Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More
A SEAL swimmer ascends from the submerged nuclear-powered submarine US...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Wood Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
Drydock shelter (DDS) capable crewmen use a SCUBA bottle to fill the c...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Mike Wood Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
CHIEF Photographers Mate (PHC) Mark Reinhard, a diver with Combat Came...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Wendy Hamme Release Status: Released to Public C... More
Two 62nd Combat Controllers in full scuba gear carry M-16's and wade t...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Charles Ashbaugh/Bill Chan Release ... More
Canadian Lieutenant Robert Watt in SCUBA gear prepares for a dive duri...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: HER MAJESTY'S CANADIAN SERVICE Scene Camera Operator: PH... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A scuba diver stands by as the unmanned ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A scuba diver stands by as the unmanned Max Rover submersible goes down to insert a Diver Operated Plug (DOP) into an aft nozzle like the ones used on the Space Shuttle's solid roc... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Thomas Lippitt of NASA's Advanced System...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Thomas Lippitt of NASA's Advanced Systems Development (ASD) laboratory observes robotic operations as Chris Nicholson, owner of Deep Sea Systems, and Bill Jones of NASA's ASD labor... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians lower the unmanned robotic s...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians lower the unmanned robotic submersible recovery system, known as Max Rover, into the water at the Trident Pier at Port Canaveral during a test of the system. Kennedy Sp... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As scuba divers stand by, a Diver Operat...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As scuba divers stand by, a Diver Operated Plug (DOP) is lowered into the water at the Trident Pier at Port Canaveral during a test of the unmanned robotic submersible recovery sys... More