- We are at sea and today is actually a really big day
because our wildlife biologist, Mario Aldecoa,
is right below the surface at this moment
getting his final dive certification.
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(birds chirping)
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Throughout our adventures, we have explored
many of the planet's most incredible environments
and witnessed some of its most bizarre creatures.
But the one environment that has
largely eluded us is the ocean.
In fact, as you may already know, the ocean is
the most vast and unexplored ecosystem on earth.
It is full of mysteries, beauty and danger.
But more than anything else, it presents the opportunity
for almost an endless supply of new exploration,
which is exactly what I love about it.
Last year, Coyote and I finally got dive-certified
and we actually had a lot of fun in the process.
Remember that giant hotdog loving catfish?
That was totally unexpected.
But there was someone very important missing, Mario!
How could we possibly leave our best friend
and team member behind on shore?
So now after only a few dive videos, here we were.
Mario was finally getting ready to become dive-certified
so he can join us.
(splashes)
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- [Man] Alright, Mark, it appears that
we are back out at sea.
- We are at sea and we're about to go scuba diving again
and today is actually a really big day
because our wildlife biologist, Mario Aldecoa,
is right below the surface at this moment
getting his final dive certification.
And the reason this is big news is
because this is the final piece that we need
to launch our brand new series
which we will announce at the end of this video,
but before we do, let's go below the surface,
check in on Mario and see if there's
any cool creatures swimming around, how's that sound?
- [Man] Sounds like a plan to me.
- Alright, dude, let's do this.
It goes without saying that becoming dive-certified
is the most important step any diver takes
on their aquatic journey.
Not only does it teach you how to use
your equipment correctly, but you also learn
how to problem solve when things go wrong on a dive
and ultimately, yes, things will go wrong.
But for a diver, panic is never an option.
You are trained to always remain calm
and no matter what, just keep breathing.
Speaking of staying collected,
as it turns out, diving might not be for everyone.
- If you guys wonder why I don't actually host the show
it's certainly 'cause I'm not real good on the water.
Old Coyote's a little seasick right now, but,
fortunately actually getting in the water
is gonna make it better.
I puke on almost every boat
and I am really close right now, guys.
So, I'm gonna go ahead and get in the water
and hopefully that will balance out my equilibrium.
(splashes)
- [Mark] With Mario now fully engaged with the task at hand,
Coyote and I observed a few of the maneuvers
and then decided to go explore around the reef.
It's hard enough to go through these challenges
without an audience, so we left Mario to concentrate.
The Florida Keys are one of our favorite places to dive.
Not only are the waters warm and full of sea life,
but the conditions are generally suitable
and easy for new divers.
(bubbling)
During our tour of the reef,
known to locals as the Aquarium,
Coyote and I saw a porcupine fish
which is a puffer covered in spines.
A curious eel hidden in the coral, look at those teeth!
A spiny lobster, a feisty, spiny lobster.
And we even saw our very first shark!
It was a nurse shark, which are rather docile
and nearly harmless, but hey, it was still a shark
and seeing any shark is pretty cool if you ask me.
After our shark encounter, we headed back over
to check on Mario, our tanks were getting low on air
and pretty soon we would need to head back to the surface.
Once we found him, I recognized
the final maneuvers he was performing.
And just like that, Mario had done it,
he had officially become a member of the dive crew.
Mario, whew, how ya doing, bud?
- Alright, successful first dive
for me out in the open water.
- [Mark] You see any cool stuff?
- Yeah, we saw an eel.
- [Mark] You saw an eel?
- Yep.
- [Mark] Coyote and I saw a shark.
- Nice!
Alright dude, let's get back in the boat.
- [Mark] Let's do it.
Keep in mind, I was certified in a pond in Ohio.
Mario took on the open ocean and prevailed.
Whew, we did it, yeah! - Alright!
- Certified!
After a quick celebration on the deck
we stowed the gear and headed back to shore.
All of us had a sense of accomplishment
on this adventure, even Coyote.
Well?
- Well, we made it back.
- [Mark] And, how'd you do?
So, so.
- [Mark] So, so, what's that mean?
- I didn't throw up, I always get seasick--
- [Mark] Bro, you didn't throw up, alright!
- Not throwing up. - [Mark] Top man!
- [Mario] We're not quite back yet,
but at least the boat has slowed down,
I think I'm gonna make it.
- Alright, well that caps off another amazing dive
down here in the Florida Keys.
We saw all kinds of cool stuff today.
We saw a puffer fish, a spiny lobster,
we saw an eel and we even saw our very first shark.
But, I do have to say the best part about today's dive
is that Mario officially became dive-certified!
- [Both] Whew!
- Dude, you did it, how do you feel?
- Finally, and now we can officially announce--
- Our brand new series!
Guys, we have a new show called Blue Wilderness,
it's coming out soon.
Mario and I, and sometimes Coyote, are gonna take
you guys below the ocean's surface
to investigate all kinds of cool creatures
and amazing shipwrecks, so stay tuned guys.
That show is coming up soon.
I'm Mark Vins.
- I'm Mario Aldecoa.
- Be brave.
- Stay wild.
- We'll see you on the next dive.
For Mario and I, the journey ahead will include
some of the most exciting and adventurous expeditions
we have ever embarked upon.
And I am thrilled to be leading Blue Wilderness
with Mario taking the reins as the director.
Together, we invite you to join us
as we navigate the open ocean for encounters of all kinds.
There will be sharks, dolphins, frog fish,
and yes, bigger sharks.
Get ready, everyone.
A new adventure series has been born.
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If you enjoyed watching this adventure,
make sure to go back and see the time
that I snorkeled in Iceland in some
of the clearest water on the planet.
And don't forget to subscribe so you can join Mario and I
as we explore beneath the ocean's surface
in our brand new series.
Oh, with every shark dive comes the moment
where you actually have to dive in with the sharks,
that moment is right now, oh boy!
(coyote howl)