This article is a bit of a departure from the typical reef aquarium topics I cover. Photography is a big part of Tidal Gardens, and sometimes we like to take the camera underwater. To do that, we need an underwater…
CoralGardening In Koh Tao Thailand
CoralGardening If you’ve ever been scuba diving in Thailand, chances are you’ve heard of Koh Tao. This tiny island in the Gulf of Thailand is tailored for scuba divers, and pumps out thousands and thousands of certified divers every year.…
Meet BIKI The Robotic Photography Fish
BIKI The Robotic Photography Fish BIKI is the world’s first unmanned underwater vehicle which propels itself through the water like a fish! Not only is this the cutest underwater drone we’ve come across, it also has a powerful onboard camera capable…
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Mycetophyllia ferox
Mycetophyllia ferox Mycetophyllia ferox has to be on the top of my list when it comes to Caribbean corals. This plating coral can be found tucked into caves or on the side of rocks, and I just love seeing those…
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Mycetophyllia aliciae
Mycetophyllia aliciae Mycetophyllia is a group of fleshy corals found in the Caribbean. They are part of the Mussidae family and there are five distinct species. Mycetophyllia aliciae is one of the most common Mycetophyllia species and is easy to distinguish with white…
Why Don’t Scuba Divers Care About Corals?
Corals and Scuba Diving If you follow ReefDivers.io you know we love corals. We write about them and encourage divers to take a closer look at the reef. But we often wonder why scuba divers spend their time looking for…
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Orbicella annularis
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…