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Jill Studholme

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Edits SCUBA News (ISSN 1476-8011), the monthly newsletter with articles on diving and marine science. She tweets as @SCUBANews. A scuba diver for over 40 years with a degree in biology, Jill has an special interest in marine biology, coral reef conservation and the underwater environment.
Christmas tree worm

The Wonderful World of Christmas Tree Worms

Colourful Christmas tree worms are captivating during any dive, adding a touch of festive magic to coral reefs around the world. A wonderful miniature water woodland.
red boring sponge

Why a Boring Sponge is definitely not boring

When it's the excavating, recycling, beautiful Red Boring Sponge. Red Boring Sponges on coral reef. Stephan Kerkhofs/Depositphotos

Where are all the manta rays?

In a rare piece of good news in the marine world, scientists have found two diving areas where manta rays are thriving....
Placida dendritica sea slug

What’s the difference between a nudibranch and a sea slug?

Gorgeous new book explains all - a must for all nudibranch lovers
xenia

Why does one Soft Coral Pulsate?

Researchers solve some of pulsating soft coral (Xenid) mysteries, but their siestas still unanswered.

Green Fins heads towards independence in Red Sea

Egypt's Chamber of Diving and Watersports is celebrating the first Green Fins trainers to complete the “Train the Trainer” programme in Africa...

Spadefish are the creatures of the month

These slow moving fish are not at all intimidated by divers, and often come to greet you on your dive - where to see them and why some of them follow turtles
Lions mane jellyfish

6 Fascinating Facts about the Deadly Lion’s Mane Jellyfish

1. Are they dangerous? With tentacles three metres long and covered with stinging cells, it's better not to get...
Sea fan

The Giant Sea Fan is Creature of the Month

Giant sea fans are common and conspicuous in tropical seas, and a favourite with underwater photographers who often pose their buddy behind...

Mexico bans white shark diving at Guadalupe until December

Divers go to Guadalupe to see great white sharks, but this year the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas closed the reserve to shark cage diving and other recreational activities from May until the end of December.