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.
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.
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...
Ocean Art 2021 Underwater Photo Competition now open
The 10th annual Ocean Art contest is now accepting entries. A long list of prizes valued at over $30000 are up for grabs for both amateur and professional photographers.
Creature of the Month: Red Sea Clownfish
The most common clownfish in the Red Sea, hence its name. But it doesn't just live in the Red Sea. You will...
Thailand bans coral-harming sunscreens
Thailand has banned several sunscreen products from the country’s national marine parks. These contain chemical compounds proven to be harmful to coral reefs
Book Review: Secret Seas by Paul Flandinette and Michel Claereboudt
Secret Seas - Discover Oman's unique underwater world
Secret Seas is a beautiful book which not only has...
Good to go: 8 Diving Destinations on the Green List
The UK has published its new "Green List" of countries where foreign travel is allowed without the need to quarantine on return....
Coral reefs’ survival depend on managing local conditions
Although some have argued that climate change is so overwhelming that conserving coral reefs on a local scale is futile, study finds local actions magnify the effects of climate-driven heat waves. Local action to conserve coral reefs can help reefs withstand the effects of climate change.
10 Fascinating facts about puffer fish – the most poisonous fish on the planet
1. They are the most poisonous fish in the sea
The Puffer is harmless, unless eaten. The...