Have you ever wondered about which sea animals can live the longest? Here are some sea animals that you may have never heard of: Turritopsis Nutricula – This hydrozoan has a very long span of life. It is believed to be even immortal. It develops from the larva stage to become a polyp and then it […]
As science discovers creation, more and more alien like sea animals are being found. Here are just a few that will leave your mouth agape: Alien Like Sea Animals: Atolla Jellyfish – These can be found in every ocean and live at about 700 meters below sea level. They are bioluminescent and use these lights to escape […]
When earth is seen from space it looks blue. That is why it has been called ‘the blue planet.’ 70% of it is water and of that, 96% is salt water in the form of the oceans. Those who study the oceans have found that there are different kinds of environment or habitats where animals […]
The first step in the right direction to protect coral reefs, is to not cause any more stress to the corals. Divers with reckless diving behavior will definitely destroy every opportunity the corals have of surviving the extreme environmental challenges they are facing. One of the most important rules that you have to follow as a diver is not […]
Mass bleaching caused by climate change continues to threaten coral reefs all over the world. Do you know what causes these problems? If you guess Global Warming, you are correct although there are other major contributions besides the heat. Find out what and how Coral Reefs are bleached and threatened. Number 1 Coral reefs threats […]
For more than four hundred million years, Sharks have swum the oceans. They are an apex predator, which means that they dominate the ocean’s food chain. Since they are considered scavengers, they basically will adapt themselves and their dietary preferences based on what is available to eat in the ocean. When one food becomes scarce, […]
The anemone fish has made a name for itself by adapting to live protected within the stinging tentacles of anemones. These are actually plants that have the ability to move around in the reef but prefer to be attached to coral substrate or a rock. They have a long thread filled with toxins that they […]
Reefs have been in existence for millennia. To help protect our coral reefs, we need to be cautious when interacted with it. They are very resistant to threats, trauma, and stress. Coral reefs can quickly bounce back when faced with difficult experiences. Today, our reefs are facing extensive global pressure due to: Ocean acidification (carbon […]
One of the things that every diver should know is that being able to experience and witness marine life in such close proximity is a great privilege. As such, it is important that everyone respects the ocean. Divemasters, at least the good ones, will be sure to remind every diver not take anything with them […]
