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What's in my Bag!?
The Atlantic Current did a photo issue this month and featured what's inside Ben's bag.

New Images!
New work from the water, now available as prints.

16th Year at Delray Affair
Sixteen years at the Delray Affair — and the customers who keep coming back.

Earth Week Guest Speak at American Heritage School
Lecturing grades 3–5 in Delray Beach about the ocean.

Panel Discussion for Lost in the Light
Ben donated clips to Sea Turtle Oversight Protection for their new film.

Gimme Seaweed × Sea Turtle Conservancy Earth Day Collab
An annual partnership for Earth Day.

Beautiful Manatees in Our Springs of Florida
Swimming alongside manatees in Florida's crystal-clear springs.

Chasing Darkness: An Olive Ridley's Journey Back to the Sea
An olive ridley released at sunset by Sayulita Turtle Rescue, Mexico.
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From Instagram
Posted to Instagram · 26 October 2026Draft journal entryA little time beneath the surface.
Posted to Instagram · 24 October 2026Draft journal entryA quiet moment in the blue.
Posted to Instagram · 22 October 2026Draft journal entrySlow mornings with the manatees.
Posted to Instagram · 20 October 2026Draft journal entrySmall flippers. A big ocean.
Posted to Instagram · 18 October 2026Draft journal entryAnother day chasing waves.
Posted to Instagram · 15 October 2026Draft journal entryField notes from the water.
In production, posts arrive automatically from Instagram and Ben approves them with one click.
