Andrew Baeza

Like anything in this world, from love and passion stems hard work and dedication. I fell in love with the sport of spearfishing, not because it was something cool to do and I wanted to impress everyone, but because of the feelings that the sport conjured inside of me and the beauty and tranquility that the ocean has to offer. Spearfishing is not just about killing but rather something larger. It's learning where one's food comes from, how to be respectful to the ocean environment and the creatures that inhabit its domain. Practicing a sustainable way of fishing to avoid over-fishing and decreasing by-catch is one perk of this highly rewarding sport. On the other hand, this sport teaches patience and respect and offers utopia to those who choose to protect the ocean and its ecosystem.