Bonfire diving offers underwater photographers a controlled alternative to offshore blackwater. In shallow, sheltered water, a fixed light column attracts larval and pelagic life while giving shooters more stability, precision and creative control.

Bonfire diving is distinct from blackwater diving. Here, we explain the difference and explore the wonders of bonfire diving in Bonaire.

The Mangrove Maniacs of Bonaire, fishermen, volunteers and students are researching and preserving the Lac Bay lagoon, a nearly 250- acre nursery in the island’s southeast region.