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Caribbean Archive
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Mapping Coral Disease Clusters in the Caribbean
In the last 30 years, more than 90 percent of the reef-building coral in the Caribbean has disappeared because of a disease of unknown origin. Now, scientists from the University of Florida have used a GIS (geographic information system) to show the whereabouts of the clusters of diseased coral. Their findings, published in the [...] -
Rare Algae Saves Caribbean Coral
A rare opportunity has allowed a team of scientists to evaluate corals–and the essential, photosynthetic algae that live inside their cells–before, during, and after a period in 2005 when global warming caused sea-surface temperatures in the Caribbean to rise. The team, led by Penn State biologist Todd LaJeunesse, found that a rare species of algae that [...] -
Caribbean Big Fish Disappearing
Sharks, barracuda and other large predatory fishes disappear on Caribbean coral reefs as human populations rise, endangering the region’s marine food web and ultimately its reefs and fisheries, according to a study published today in the journal PLoS One. While other scientists working in the Caribbean have observed the declines of large predators for decades, the [...] -
Dominica’s Dive Fest celebrates 15 years
Dominica’s Dive Fest, the Caribbean’s longest running scuba diving festival, encourages visitors to discover the beautiful landscapes and colourful marine life within the island’s waters. Would-be divers and snorkellers as young as eight can participate in pool- or ocean-based introductory sessions to teach them the basics, with some trial sessions even offered completely free [...] -
Caribbean Corals in Danger of Extinction
Caribbean coral species are dying off, indicating dramatic shifts in the ecological balance under the sea, a new scientific study of Caribbean marine life shows. The study found that 10 percent of the Caribbean’s 62 reef-building corals were under threat, including staghorn and elkhorn corals. These used to be the most prominent species but are now [...] -
Review: On-Line Coral Reef Course
Beautiful OceansCoral Reef Ecosystem & Food Web Course$59.55http://www.beautifuloceans.com/ This new course for divers discusses the coral reef ecosystem and food web. It illustrates its points using animals and plants found in and around coral reefs. For instance, the Caribbean Reef Shark is discussed as a top-level, active, predator. The authors manage to pack loads of information [...] -
The Seahorse is Creature of the Month
Seahorses are delightful to spot, curling onto sponges, coral or sea grass. They range in size from the tiny Hippocampus denise which is just 16 mm, to the 35 cm (1 foot) Pacific seahorse. Seahorses are not easily seen as they blend in with their surroundings. They can change skin colour to match their [...] -
Dominica – "the Nature Island" – Supports Whaling
Dominica has rejected criticism that its vote on the International Whaling Commission (IWC) was up for sale, after the prime minister returned from Japan and renewed his support for commercial whaling. Ironically, the Caribbean island markets itself as the “Nature Island”, with whale watching being one of its attractions. As a response to the financial input from [...] -
Splendid Toadfish – Creature of the Month
Toadfish are found on the sand and mud bottoms of coastal waters worldwide. They usually have broad heads and drab colours, and look something like toads. The Splendid Toadfish, though, is different. As you can see in the photo at, theSplendid Toadfish is attractively patterned in purple. Most of its fins are edged in [...]
