Orbicella annularis Orbicella annularis is one of three species of Orbicella coral found in the Caribbean. This species of Orbicella grows into clusters of long thick columns with large domed shaped tops. The three species of Orbicella are O. faveolata, O.…
5 Reasons You Should Try Scuba Diving
5 Reasons To Try Scuba Diving Once your dive below the surface your world will never be the same. Scuba diving is an exhilarating experience, and if you ever have the chance, make sure to dive in. Before you try…
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Orbicella faveolata
Orbicella faveolata Orbicella faveolata is an important reef-building coral that forms large mountainous colonies. Juvenile corals are rather mundane, while adult colonies can grow to an impressive size. Orbicella grows by encrusting. A new colony can start from a single polyp…
Whale Shark Rescue In Knysna South Africa
A juvenile whale shark who became stranded on a sandbar near Knysna South Africa is back in the sea thanks to the help of the National Sea Rescue Institute and a group of local paddlers. On Saturday, 11th March, NSRI…
First Underwater Video Of True’s Beaked Whale
True’s beaked whales The True’s beaked whales (Mesoplodon mirus) is an elusive species which until now had never been filmed in the wild. The True’s beaked whale is part of the Ziphiidae family which contains 22 species of beaked whales. Mesoplodon beaked…
SCUBAPRO M2 Dive Computer Spring Promotion
M2 Dive Computer Promotion SCUBAPRO is celebrating spring with a Mantis 2 Dive Computer promotion. It is a great opportunity to upgrade your SCUBAPRO diving equipment with the latest technology. Now until April 10th when you buy an M2 dive…
Caribbean Coral Diaries – Psuedodiploria strigosa
Gardens of the Queen, Cuba The Coral Diaries series is a list of corals we have seen while diving around the world. We’ve created this series so that you can learn more about corals, and how to identify them on…
Responsible Shark and Ray Tourism Guide: Free Download
Shark and Ray Tourism Guide Shark and ray tourism is a major draw for scuba divers. Globally the industry has some 376 well-established tourism operations which focus on getting divers in the water with charismatic megafauna and apex elasmobranch species.…
Deepblu Wants Your Nudi’s! Nudibranch Photos That Is
Deepblu Whats Your Nudi's Nudibranchs are some of the most photographed macro critters in the ocean. These colorful gastropods can be found in all the world's oceans from the chilly waters of British Columbia Canada to the tropical latitudes of…
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Diploria labyrinthiformis
The Coral Diaries series is a list of corals we have seen while diving around the world. We’ve created this series so that you can learn more about corals, and how to identify them on the reef. We encourage you…