The fox coral has one of the most unique polyp shapes of any coral and it’s a real treat for coral divers to see underwater. As you know, we like to explore reef areas where not many divers go because …
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The Deep Water Rose Coral Reef is a Living Treasure
Several months ago a deep reef from French Polynesia made the news as something completely new because we didn’t know about the existence of these deeper reefs. Nevertheless it’s a good thing that corals are in the news, and people…
Acropora halmaherae is a Real Delicacy
If corals are our life then Acropora are our Religion. So anytime we meet a new species of Acropora it’s always a real treat especially when we find one as characteristic as Acropora halmaherae. This very delicate, highly sculpted, very…
Acropora russelli, the Ultimate LOW Light, Deep Water Plating Acro
In our quest to find the rarest Corals possible, somewhere in Indonesia we came across in a secret location sheltering a large field of Acropora ruselli, and boy, it was a sight to remember. This reef habitat was made up…
Flamboyant Cuttlefish Spend Most Of Their Time Blending In With The Sand
Lookup any pictures of the iconic Flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) and you’re sure to see it’s flashing bright purple and yellow hues. However, a recent study proves their colorful patterns are only a display, and they spend most of their…
This Night Dive Was FULL Of Polychaete Worms
It’s normal for people to feel apprehensions of the unknown especially when it comes to night diving. And while most of these dives are full of action, and unique night-time predators, every now and then your lights soon become flooded…
[WATCH] New Species Discoveries With Dr. Mark Erdmann and Ocean Geographic
Have you ever wanted to invite a scientist into your living room and hear about all their exciting discoveries? Ocean Geographic has been hosting live video sessions with experts around the globe and last week we tuned in to hear…
Bob Fenner Will Forever Be Missed
Bob Fenner was one of the most prolific authors in the marine & reef aquarium hobby, writing at least a dozen books, hundreds if not thousands of articles, and speaking frequently on a wide range of topics about diving, photography,…
Juvenile Orbicular Batfish Looks Just Like A Dead Leaf
We dug into our archives for this story, something you don’t see every day in the ocean and even less frequent in an aquarium. While diving in Sulawesi last year we came across a rather fat looking leaf. But upon…
Dive Into A Virtual Ocean with Google Earth
After more than a month on dry land, our itch for diving is growing day by day. And with most of our diving plans called off for the foreseeable future, we’re doing everything we can to say connected to the…
