Scolymia Coral Spotting Scolymia is a large polyp coral species that lives a solitary life. There are two species of Caribbean Scolymia, the larger Scolymia lacera, and smaller Scolymia cubensis and you can learn to identify both by clicking the links above. While…
Scuba Diving With Silky Sharks In Cuba
Silky Sharks – Gardens of the Queen Picture this, your dive boat approaches a buoy where shallow turquoise reef drops off to meet deep dark azure blue. The captain turns off the engine and ties up. Within seconds, sleek gray shadows…
Porites cylindrica Habitat Found Around The Island of Rao
Porites cylindrica Porites, porites, porites, this is a common coral genus found in all the worlds oceans. Porites is a hardy coral growing in a number of forms, and to identify this coral genus you just have to repeat the…
50 Reefs Around The World That Could Survive Climate Change
Coral reef ecosystems around the world are facing serious threats from the impacts of rapid climate change. Rising ocean temperatures are causing corals to bleach and die at an alarming rate and it is estimated that 70–90% of the world’s…
‘Spider’ Frame Technique Proven To Help Restore Coral Reefs
A study published in the journal Restoration Ecology has shown that degraded reef habitats can be rehabilitated over large scales using a spider frame technique. These frames are relatively inexpensive to build, and light enough to easily transport and install on…
Get Ready for Rao! Scuba Diving in North Maluku Indonesia
The Island of Rao Indonesia We visited the island of Rao earlier this year to check out a brand new dive lodge named Magic Bay Rao Beach Bungalows. Everything about Rao is magic, from the lush coral reefs to the legends and…
Fragbox Corals Reef Aquarium Store in Toronto Canada
Fragbox Corals Fragbox Corals is a reef aquarium store based in Toronto Canada, offering a wide selection of rare and colorful coral fragments. This small shop has a simple sign outside stating “corals” and blacked out windows and an alluring…
Ten Underwater Video Drones You Can Buy For Ocean Exploration
Remotely Operated Underwater Drones The popularity of underwater drones has exploded within the past two years, and it seems every other month a new device pops up in our kickstarter feed or finds its way to our inbox. We will admit…
You Will Scream For These Limited Edition Wetsuits!
Scream is a boutique wetsuit company, based in Malaysia, which is making waves in the dive industry. Scream describes themselves as a fashion-forward scuba diving apparel brand made by divers for divers. Owner Skip has created this unique line of…
Meet Lefeet The Customizable Underwater Scooter!
Lefeet S1, is a powerful, lightweight scooter build for scuba dive exploration and small watercraft propulsion. Lefeet has a modular design with easy to customize handle position and accessory upgrade kits for scuba diving, snorkeling, SUP and Kayak. The LeFeet sea scooter can…