Tides of Light – Exploring Florida and the Bahamas

Some places feel like they were made for slow, easy wonder — and the waters of Florida and the Bahamas are exactly that.

In Florida, an incredible diversity of wildlife can be found just beneath the surface — from manatees in the clear springs of Crystal River, to lemon sharks patrolling the blue waters of Jupiter, to alligators and vibrant birdlife in the wetlands nearby. Across the Bahamas, nurse sharks, southern stingrays, and colorful reefs filled the days with moments of quiet magic.

In these tropical waters, the sun filters through turquoise shallows, casting moving patterns across sandy bottoms and coral gardens. Every dive carried the warmth and rhythm of the tropics — a reminder that beauty doesn’t always roar; sometimes, it simply drifts by on a current of light.