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.
Divers willing to pay extra to dive protected sites
85% of scuba divers are willing to pay a user fee if its purpose is explicitly stated. Fees have been shown to increase marine park's revenue by 60%, supporting local efforts to improve reef health.
Deadly Stings: Which fish cause divers the most pain?
Stings from venomous fishes can cause scuba divers and swimmers extreme pain, and even death.
With climate change causing...
Spotted Snake Eel: The Red Sea’s serpentine impersonator fools divers and prey alike
Seen sea snake in the Red Sea? It's actually a spotted snake eel: there are no sea snakes in the Red Sea....
Protect dive sites to increase economic prosperity by $2 billion, says new study
33 Million Scuba Dives a Year
Over 33 million scuba dives occur annually in the sea...
Dancing White Tip Sharks win first prize
Congratulations to all winners of the Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition, organised by the Underwater Photography Guide. Over $60,000 in prizes have been awarded...
Christmas Island Red Crabs’ Mammoth Migration
Christmas Island red crab's mammoth migration. Over 40 million of them walk up to 14 km a day to the sea. When rains are late the crabs rush to seaside, if not then they linger for up to a week on the way to feed.
Fireworks Anemone: nature’s year-round underwater pyrotechnics
The Fireworks Anemone, scientifically known as Pachycerianthus multiplicatus, is a captivating marine species primarily found in the chilly waters of the North...
Coral with a kick: the fascinating life of stinging fire coral
Fire corals are so called because they sting. When something touches the coral, a coiled thread is...
2024 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition is now Open
The Underwater Photography Guide is now accepting entries for the 2024 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition – now in its 13th year.
Top 10 dives in Europe in 2024
Europe boasts some world class diving, with great visibility and masses of underwater life. Plus, of course, wreck diving galore. Here are the top 10 as voted for by divers. Agree? Disagree?