Fukui Point – Bunaken National Park Fukui point is easily one of the best coral dives in the Bunaken National Park. The shallow areas are covered in huge colonies of healthy branching corals, and the reef slopes have some of…
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Mandolin Wall Bunaken National Park – Coral Spotting in Northern Sulawesi
Coral Spotting Most scuba divers visiting the Bunaken National Park are drawn to the region for exhilarating walls and an abundance of sea turtles. And while both are fantastic reasons to visit, here at ReefDivers.io you know we’re really only…
This Mimic Algae Looks Just Like Branching Acropora Coral!
Mimic Algae Organisms living in the underwater world are masters of camouflage and disguise, all to avoid predation from larger or more aggressive species. Cuttlefish change colors to blend in with their surroundings, trumpetfish drift motionlessly between gorgonian corals and seagrass confusing any would-be…
Wanted: Coral Nursery Research Intern For Six Senses Laamu Maldives
Coral Nursery Research Intern The Marine Team at Six Senses Laamu Maldives is looking for a coral nursery research intern. This is a six-month position, and candidates must submit their own research proposal to be considered for the position. Deadline…
An Insurance Policy For The Mesoamerican Reef – Reef Resilience Webinar
Coral reefs are not only a source of wonderment for scuba divers, they also provide important ecological services. In one of the most promising developments for reef restoration, economists, insurers, and conservationists are now collaborating to leverage the ecological and protective services…
Living Sea Sculpture Cozumel Mexico
Living Sea Sculpture Just below the waves in Cozumel Mexico, a Living Sea Sculpture sits on the sea floor, a refuge for vulnerable coral fragments. The sculpture is located in the Underwater Museum of the Golden Divers amongst famous busts,…
Cozumel Coral Reef Restoration Program – PADI Coral Specialty
PADI Coral Reef Conservation Specialty in Cozumel The Cozumel Coral Reef Restoration Program is offering a two day PADI Project Aware Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course. Students will learn the ins and out of coral conservation over two days with…
25 Colorful Cactus Corals You Can Only Find In The Caribbean
Cactus Corals Cactus corals are some of the most colorful Caribbean species, yet most scuba divers and snorkelers don’t even know to be on the lookout for this magical multicolor coral. Cactus corals grow into thick encrusting plates or large domes and…
Biri Initiative Coral Restoration Project 250
Biri Initiative The Biri Initiative is an NGO in the Philippines with a goal of installing 250 coral frames around Biri Island. The initiative started with cement structure called Biri-buds and has grown to include community outreach and their new scuba attraction Project 250. Project 250 is located…
UN Releases New Guide For Assessing Reef Resilience
Guide For Assessing Reef Resilience Maintaining and restoring resilience is now a major focus of most coral reef managers around the world. A focus on resilience gives us options, and hope, in the face of new and often daunting challenges.…