Tears were shed - Exploring Labuan Bajo & scuba diving in strong currents in Komodo

It's my first time back to Labuan Bajo, Indonesia! We're diving in the Komodo National Park on the search for sharks, manta rays, and of course, strong currents. ??Subscribe: https://bit.ly/AzulSubscribe 0:00 Intro 0:40 Expeditions 1:14 Returning to Komodo 6:50 KOMODO DIVE EXPEDITION 8:26 Day trip to the Komodo National Park 11:44 Getting in trouble in strong currents 16:00 Liveaboard diving in Komodo 17:20 Dive team development 19:03 Night diving 20:08 Padar Island 21:33 Dive planning 23:19 Komodo dragons 24:55 Pink Beach 25:55 Searching for manta rays 27:08 Flying through the shotgun 29:28 Shark diving 33:40 End of an era Blackwater diving: https://youtu.be/i_aAUdkz8aY ?? Become a DAN Member: https://bit.ly/DANMemberAzul ?? Get your scuba diving trip insurance: https://bit.ly/DANTripAzul DAN Surface Signaling Kit: https://shop.dan.org/products/dan-deluxe-surface-signaling-kit Dive with me: December 12-18, 2024: BAJA DIVE EXPEDITION ? See the best of Baja including Cabo San Lucas, Cabo Pulmo, and La Paz. Get the chance to see whalesharks, sea lions, humpback whales, and so many fish on this all-levels, budget-friendly trip. https://azulunlimited.com/baja-dive-expedition-2024/ January 6-12, 2024: LGBTQIA+ BAJA DIVE EXPEDITION ???? Get certified and see the best of Baja including Cabo San Lucas, Cabo Pulmo, and La Paz. Get the chance to see whalesharks, sea lions, humpback whales, and so many fish on this all-levels, budget-friendly trip. https://azulunlimited.com/lgbtqia-baja-dive-expedition-2025/ April 26-May 4, 2025: SOCORRO DIVE EXPEDITION ? Learn about and participate in shark research at this top diving destination with our friends at Fins Attached and Pelagios Kakunja. We'll nerd out with scientists and see how they are tagging and taking tissue samples from the target species in the Revillagigedo Archipelago. https://azulunlimited.com/socorro-dive-expedition-2025/ Sign up for my email list to hear about upcoming trips: https://eepurl.com/dupACr Grab the first available spots (and get special discounts!) on future dive expedition trips by joining us on Patreon. I'm sharing extras from the road, yoga classes, and behind-the-scenes scuba/vanlife adventures. This is a place where we can support each other as an online scuba club. ? Join the Azul scuba community: https://www.patreon.com/azulunlimited Join me on the DiveWithBuddy app: https://divewithbuddy.app.link/sarah ?Garmin inReach Mini 2: https://amzn.to/3K9EDZr ?Garmin inReach Mini 2 dive case: https://amzn.to/4aoog6j ??ResQLink PLB: https://amzn.to/4dVdvLN ? Azul Unlimited merch: https://azulunlimited.com/shop/ ? Use code AZUL for 10% off Surffur products: https://bit.ly/surffur_azul ? Camera: https://amzn.to/41eBMEL ? Camera tray: https://amzn.to/3PaygZI ? Drone: https://amzn.to/3pgyhjW ? Microphone: https://amzn.to/3nLHOyZ ? Scuba tool kit: https://amzn.to/3N70Xpx ? Dive float: https://amzn.to/3WHyCed ? Get an OrcaTorch: https://bit.ly/OrcaTorchAzul ?One option for a fancy pants lighter: https://amzn.to/46bFpOL ? I SEE YOU, GOOD HUMAN hat: https://iseeyougoodhuman.com/product/snapback-hat/ ? Need music for your own videos? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/ufhctq ? Grab Jackery battery as a house backup for emergencies or for your trips on the road: https://bit.ly/jackery-azul ? Van items: Air Compressor: https://amzn.to/3RAqsQz & SUP pump adaptor: https://amzn.to/4cvIuxb Renogy inverter & solar charger: https://amzn.to/4271rj7 Battery monitor: https://amzn.to/42aaj7J DC to DC charger: https://amzn.to/42aOqoH DC plugs: https://amzn.to/43uSTUt DC plugs: https://amzn.to/45xHxAT Blue Sea Systems fuse block: https://amzn.to/3IKr82k Batter on/off switch: https://amzn.to/3WL53X5 System switches: https://amzn.to/3BXZKKk Composting toilet: https://bit.ly/AzulCompoCloset Induction stovetop: https://amzn.to/439i0MF Foldable travel kettle: https://amzn.to/3BY01gk High power RV fan: https://amzn.to/3MYA46y Kitchen sink foot pump: https://amzn.to/3BYh563 Storage containers: https://amzn.to/3MCqO6Y Cordless vacuum: https://amzn.to/480wEsy Standup Paddleboard: https://amzn.to/4dDPFnC Find us on IG/FB/TikTok: Azul Unlimited https://azulunlimited.com/