Jill Studholme
A scuba diver for over 40 years with a degree in biology, Jill Studholme has a 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.
Why does one Soft Coral Pulsate?
Researchers solve some of pulsating soft coral (Xenid) mysteries, but their siestas still unanswered.
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.
Haunting the Coral Reefs: The Ghost Goby
With red fluorescent eyes and see-through skin, this spooky fish father guards its eggs against predators.
Five fascinating facts about geometric moray eels
1. Geometric moray eels are male and female at the same time
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2025 Ocean Art underwater photo contest is now open
For over a decade, Ocean Art has showcased some of the world’s most breathtaking underwater imagery, helping to discover and promote the...
Why black corals aren’t black (and 7 other surprising black coral facts)
Black corals are yellow, red, green - anything but black. They grow faster than almost any other coral and can live down to 8600 m. What the science says about black corals
Happy World Manta Day – where to dive with these beautiful creatures
Awesome to see underwater, the Manta Ray is an enormous fish. They live in warm waters around the world, gracefully flying through...
Dinner table deception: deliberately mislabelled endangered sharks being sold in US stores
When you buy shark meat in the U.S., you may be getting an endangered species that contains high levels of mercury:...
5 Fascinating Facts about Masked Butterflyfish
1. They are amongst the largest butterflyfish
At over 23 cm long the masked butterfly fish is large for...
Divers find Lionfish in Croatia, marking alarming record northward invasion into the Mediterranean
The invasive lionfish has reached a new northern record in the Mediterranean Sea. Scuba divers captured two specimens (Pterois cf. miles) in...