Jill Studholme
A scuba diver for over 40 years with a degree in biology, Jill Studholme has an special interest in marine biology, coral reef conservation and the underwater environment. She edits SCUBA News (ISSN 1476-8011), the monthly newsletter with articles on diving and marine science. She tweets as @SCUBANews.
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.
Five fascinating facts about geometric moray eels
1. Geometric moray eels are male and female at the same time
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Reef World launches best practice for snorkellers guide
If not done responsibly, the cumulative impact from all snorkellers worldwide increases pressure on the already vulnerable coral reefs.
We interview marine conservationist Núria Baylina
We talk to Nuria Baylina about making the Manta Ray Azores project self-sufficient with the help of holidaying scuba divers.
Devil rays and mantas: Interview with marine scientist Ana Filipa Sobral
Marine biologist Anna Sobral founded Manta Catalog Azores in 2012 to develop understanding of manta and devil rays. The Azores is one...
Amazingly, stingrays can add up and subtract
Stingrays can calculate. Scientists have trained the rays to do simple adding and subtracting. (They learned addition quicker, just like children do.)
Operation Oyster opens soon
Take your citizen science to the next level with Operation Oyster. Divers are asked to incorporate oyster data gathering into their regular diving activities throughout the year.
6 Things you didn’t know about Blue Spotted Stingrays
Blue spotted stingrays detect prey, mates and predators using electrical signals, and females do this better than males. Some pregnancies last twice as long as others.
Extraordinary fighting pike win best in show in 10th Ocean Art contest
Extraordinary photo of a pair of Pike locked in a ferocious battle wins international underwater photo contest
The Distinctive Leopard-Spotted Goby
A shy fish, the leopard-spotted goby lives in cracks on steep walls and caves. Shipwrecks are also a favourite habitat. You find...