As huge as the reef aquarium hobby has become around the world and especially in the U.S., we find it simply astounding how collectively ignorant reefers are of corals that live right off of our shores. Caribbean stony corals consist…
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Estimates Place Half a TRILLION Corals in the Pacific Ocean
We’ve all heard that coral reefs are at risk of extinction due to a number of factors and exacerbated by climate change and coral bleaching. Aerial views of endless reefs of bleached corals sure does make for a poignant illustration…
Coral Spawning Recorded Across The Caribbean August 2020
The full moon in August is a frenzied time for Caribbean coral scientists. Three of the Caribbean’s most iconic coral species, Staghorn (Acropora cervicornis), Elkhorn (Acropora palmata), and Pillar Coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus), are preparing for one big night of synchronized…
Caribbean Coral Reef Decline Began In 1950s And 1960s From Human Activities
Not long ago, the azure waters of the Caribbean contained healthy and pristine coral reef environments dominated by the reef-building corals that provide home to one-third of the biodiversity in the region. But the Caribbean reefs of today pale in…
Mystery Corals of the Caribbean: Porites
Now, this is a question I must ask my most serious coral loving colleagues. How to tell the difference between all these Porites corals? *Looking to solve the mystery scroll to the bottom for Mystery corals, first is a description…
Top 10 Corals to Spot in the Gardens of the Queen, Cuba
Coral Spotting in Cuba Gardens of the Queen, a protected archipelago off the southern coast of Cuba, is renowned for their healthy population of sharks and mature fish. But coral diversity in the park can be just as spectacular, especially…
Magnificent Elkhorn Coral Habitat, Gardens of the Queen, Cuba
Acropora palmata, the Elkhorn Coral, is the king of all Caribbean Coral Reef species. Acropora palmata grows into thick robust branches and is the most important reef-building species in the Caribbean. Acropora palmata was once a dominant species in the Caribbean but unfortunately, there has…
Coral Restoration Foundation Massive Caribbean Coral Gene Bank
Coral Gene Bank The Coral Restoration Foundation™ is building a massive Caribbean coral gene bank along the coasts of southern Florida. The underwater haven for corals currently holds 303 coral genotypes across 10 species, including the massive reef-building corals Orbicella faveolata,…
Coral Spotting In Scuba Diving Magazine
Scuba Diving Magazine Hey there ReefDivers! For those of you who have been following us since the beginning, I wanted to take the time to say THANK YOU!! Without your support, I wouldn’t be able to continue growing my passion…
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,…
