About Caribbean reef Squid..

The Caribbean Reef Squid is found throughout the Caribbean Sea as well as off the coast of Florida, commonly in small schools of 4-30 in the shallows associated with reefs. The habitat of the Reef Squid changes according to the squid's stage of life and size. New hatchlings tend to reside close to the shore in areas from 0.2-1 meters below the surface on or under vegetation. Young small squid typically congregate in shallow turtle grass near islands and remain several centimeters to two meters from the surface to avoid bird predators. Adults venture out into open water and can be found in depths up to 100 m. When mating, adults are found near coral reefs in depths of 1.5-8 m. The Caribbean Reef Squid is the only squid species commonly sighted by divers over inshore reefs in the Florida, Bahamas and Caribbean region.
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SNORKELING TRIPS RIVIERA MAYA

Snorkeling is fun, easy and inexpensive to do. Throwing your personal set of snorkeling gear into your suitcase takes up very little space and light weight. Or, if you do not own a set, renting these items is an easy snap. With your mask and snorkel, you can keep your face in the water and still continue to breathe allowing yourself all the time to relax and enjoy an immense and awesome world of beauty and sheer awe of aquatic life. The variety of cenotes, caletas and reefs in our area will keep you plenty busy and your opportunity to witness the power and splendor of nature at its best!
Do not be afraid to visit and snorkel these fabulous places and learn more about our Riviera Maya.
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ABOUT CHAC-MOOL. Cortesy by Anita Brown From NY.

Chac Mol, optionally spelled Chac Mool or Chaac Mol, and pronounced ‘shahk mole,’ is an underwater cavern on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Its translation from Mayan language is ‘God of the Rain.’ Mexico has innumerable underwater caverns frequented by scuba divers of varying levels of expertise. They are fresh water caverns that do not house fish!

This second movement, which was in fact the first to inspire musical conception, will offer my impression of this breathtaking place shown through the astonishingly vibrant image of a single, underwater porthole. Again, in high contrast imagery, this photo reveals the physical foreground in black to actually be the image’s background, while its physical background in glorious gradations of turquoise and green with broad rings of reverberating sunlight, pulls the eye deep into the cavern, thereby becoming its main subject. Capturing the natural landscape and three scuba divers in silhouette, the photographer’s sense of line and composition asks the eye to choose between being guided forward into the deep or laterally to the right of the frame. The divers’ unmistakable silhouettes reveal this to be a place unwilling to support human life without appropriate equipment and experience.

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Deep Encounter, Deep Blue!

Encounter begins when jumping into the deep blue.
Enjoy México. Experience paradise.

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Give a stranger one of your smile!

The season still run!

SEASON 2009!
You can´t miss this opportunity, the biggest concentration on manta rays and whale sharks in the world. Some of them as large as 12 mts lenght.

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LABOR DAY with Phantom Divers!

Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September.
The holiday originated in 1882 as the Central Labor Union of New York City sought to create "a day off for the working citizens." Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday on June 28, 1894, two months after the May Day Riots of 1894. May 4 was chosen to remember the Haymarket Affair. All 50 U.S. states have made Labor Day a state holiday.
Labor Day has been celebrated on the first Monday in September in the United States since the 1880s. The form for the celebration of Labor Day was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday—a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations," followed by a festival for the workers and their families. This became the pattern for Labor Day celebrations.

Labor day means "NO LABOR"
No labor means DIVING!!
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LION FISH in Riviera Maya.

It may sounds strange to many of us that Lion Fish (Pterois volitans) has increased its presence in the Mexican Caribbean in recent months .This specie is authentic from western Pacific and Oceania.
Lion fish is noted for its beauty and devastating to the ecosystem as well. Recently ,Private Institutions convened a meeting with all dive shops in the Riviera Maya and PHANTOM DIVERS was there . We are committed to help to our planet, is a way to thank nature for all the gifts provided to us in the Mexican Caribbean.
Lion fish can reach 38 cm and weighing 1200 g, is a territorial fish that sometimes swiftly towards anything to hurt the aggressor with its thorns. All spines are poisonous and sting, although it is relatively painless at first, it is extremely painful after a while, depending on the venom received. They are carnivores that feed on small fish, crustaceans and molluscs and are remarkably quick to adapt to new prey consumed.

FIRST QUARTELY MEXICANDIVER UNDERWATER CONTEST- RAMON MAGAÑA

We are happy to announce that RAMON MAGAÑA "Buzofantasma" got 2nd place winner in the first Quartely Mexicandiver UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST in the category of "BEST OVERALL".
Ramón Magaña is a Padi Instructor and part of the staff of PHANTOM DIVERS.
Competition celebrated last January-March after many submissions here are the winners the photos will be publish on the Summer Issue of the Mexicandiver Magazine this coming August 15, 2009. --- Congratulations!!!

We are so proud of you, GREAT acomplisment!

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LIVING IN PARADISE...With PHANTOM DIVERS!

Testimonial from our clients...Dive with PHANTOM DIVERS!

This is Mike Duncan from Dallas, TX. I was reading all of the other comments and just wanted to drop a line to say hello.I received my Open Water last April and just wanted to give some props. His patience, expertise, and professionalism were greatly appreciated. I enjoyed all of my dives and loved the experience. It fueled my desire for diving that much more and upon returning back to the states I have been furthering my dive training. I look forward to coming back to dive with you guys next March and hopefully bring a few friends with. So to Chino and the rest of the staff. Thanks a million! You Guys rock!

WRECK DIVING..Playa del Carmen

There´s nothing quite like the thrill of diving a wreck for the first time. Descending, you gaze downward, trying to catch a glimpse of it. At first, nothing. Then a hazy outline appears, and for a moment you´re confused as your eyes try to sort it out. Then the wreck dissolves into clear view as you arrive upon it.
Wrecks offers diversity, attractions and opportunities not found in "natural" dive enviroments-but nature encroaches as the underwater world changes it into an artificial reef teeming with life.
We offer you ship wreck diving in Playa del Carmen, México. Ask for more info to:
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