Thanks to the steel structure of the SS Thistlegorm, which has been voted one of the best dives in the world, coral and other species which need hard substrates thrive on an otherwise sandy bottom in the...
One of the extraordinary things about bull sharks is that they are as happy in freshwater as they are in the sea. They have even been seen far inland up the Mississippi river. Many spend time in...
Guadalupe Island still open to divers, in spite of the Mexican government, but for how long? Why banning dive boats could be disastrous for the sharks.
The Underwater Photography Guide today released the results of the world's largest underwater photo contest. The lifting of travel restrictions led to an unprecedented calibre of photos, including the best in show image featuring another teachable moment...
Guadalupe island, 241 kilometers off the west coast of Baja California, is famous for its great white sharks. But last week the Mexican government banned diving there.
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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.
As the health of coral reefs continues to decline under the stress of climate change, researchers aim to rejuvenate failing reefs by transplanting healthy coral. Unfortunately, they’ve found mixed results, as some transplanted coral wither and die...
Corals in the northern Red Sea could hold the secrets for reef survival in warming seas.
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Coral reefs underpin the livelihoods of around a...
When it's the excavating, recycling, beautiful Red Boring Sponge.
Red Boring Sponges on coral reef. Stephan Kerkhofs/Depositphotos
It's called the boring sponge as it drills into coral and sea shells....
In a rare piece of good news in the marine world, scientists have found two diving areas where manta rays are thriving.
Off the coast of Ecuador, American scientists have identified a distinct...