Epic aventures underwater in Mexico, add an Ecko Strobe to your OM PT-059 housing, Canon R10 + RF-S 18-150mm at Tiger Beach, Nick Tearle's video tour of Mexico, and MJ Algarra wants to Clean Up This Beach!

Ikelite Weekly Newsletter 05/01/2026

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May 1, 2026

On this week's list:

Fritz Liechti shares his epic Mexican marine adventure with his typical wit and wisdom. Add an Ecko Strobe to your OM PT-059 housing. Shooting the Canon R10 + RF-S 18-150mm lens at Tiger Beach. Nick Tearle's video tour of Mexico. And MJ Algarra wants to Clean Up This Beach!

 


1. Sardine Run and Sharks: Epic Adventures in Magdalena Bay and Revillagigedo Islands

Sardine Run and Sharks: Epic Adventures in Magdalena Bay and Revillagigedo Islands

With his usual wit and wisdom Swiss underwater photographer Fritz Liechti shares the story (and photo tips!) of his trip to the pacific coast of Mexico to drop in on all the most epic dive spots the area has to offer.

READ MORE: Sardine Run and Sharks: Epic Adventures in Magdalena Bay and Revillagigedo Islands

 


2. Add an Ecko Strobe to Your OM PT-059 Underwater Housing for TG-7, TG-6, TG-5 [VIDEO]

Add an Ecko Strobe to Your OM PT-059 Underwater Housing for TG-7, TG-6, TG-5 [VIDEO]

OM Systems' waterproof cameras like the TG-7, TG-6, and TG-5 are great choices for taking pictures underwater while scuba diving or snorkeling. If you want your photos to have color and sharp details, you'll want to add a flash to your system. And the Ecko Fiber is the perfect strobe for OM Tough camera systems.

SEE MORE: Add an Ecko Strobe to Your OM PT-059 Underwater Housing [VIDEO]

 


3. Canon R10 with RF-S 18-150mm Lens Underwater at Tiger Beach

Canon R10 with RF-S 18-150mm Lens Underwater at Tiger Beach

The Canon R10 with RF-S 18-150mm in the Ikelite 200DLM/D Housing is one of our favorite systems underwater. See the results from Tiger Beach in the Bahamas to find out how this lens is capable of everything from big animals to reefscapes to close-up macro.

SEE MORE: Canon R10 with RF-S 18-150mm Lens Underwater at Tiger Beach

 


4. Featured Customers | Nick Tearle An Underwater Tour of Mexico [VIDEO]

Featured Customers | Nick Tearle An Underwater Tour of Mexico [VIDEO]

Take a dive into Nick Tearle's video tour of Mexico's most pristine underwater marine environments, from Baja California Sur to Magdalena Bay to Revillagigedo Islands.

SEE MORE: Featured Customers | Nick Tearle An Underwater Tour of Mexico [VIDEO]

 


5. Featured Customers | MJ Algarra Clean This Beach Up

5. Featured Customers | MJ Algarra Clean This Beach Up

As an underwater photographer and the founder of Clean Up This Beach, MJ Algarra is dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges facing Florida's waterways and inspiring people to see the ocean differently.

SEE MORE: Featured Customers | MJ Algarra Clean This Beach Up

 

 


What we're reading

Deep dive solves Alaskan ‘golden orb’ mystery

All-Female Dive Team Launches ‘Sea Americas’ Expedition Documentary

Scripps SCUBA DIVERs City Program

 

 

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