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Andy Murch

Epaulette Sharks of Papua New Guinea

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Japan's Kinki: Makromekka på Honshu

01 feb, 2023    
Southern banded guitarfish at El Jobo

Chasing Rays in Costa Rica

01 Jun, 2022    

Shark Dives of Japan's Southern Honshu

11 May, 2019    

Japan's Kinki: Macro Mecca of Honshu

06 Dec, 2018    

Malapascua Island: Where thresher sharks roam

31 Aug, 2014    
Divers with lemon sharks. Photo by Andy Murch

Do's and Don't's of Responsible Shark Diving

15 Oct, 2011    
 Photo by Andy Murch

North Carolina's Diamond Shoals

13 Oct, 2010     Andy Murch WWII Wrecks
Spiny dogfish. Photo by Andy Murch

Spiny Dogfish

10 May, 2010    
Photo by Andy Murch

Stingrays: Winged Wonders of the Canary Islands

13 Apr, 2010     Andy Murch
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