Reefs are dynamic places, which is something I think we often forget. When looking at images of coral reefs or even experiencing them first hand, there is a tendency to assume they are unchanging and permanent; but they are, in actuality, moving, just very, very...
I recently posted some images of juvenile members of the species, or at least I think they are. With these images I'm far less unsure; if anyone thinks I'm wrong, then please know that I'm happy to be set right. These really are quite attractive members of the genus,...
While very uncommon, it is possible for a glass pane on your aquarium to develop a permanent haze appearance as a result of alkali glass corrosion. What is alkali glass corrosion? It is a reaction that happens in glass that has absorbed some contaminants in the...
As an underwater photographer and general fan of quirkiness in the fish world, I really enjoy finding the oddities. There's also a real thrill in finding the weird fish, that have evolved quite interesting and often elaborate camouflage to go along with their...
In my last few posts I've discussed how I try to photograph a cross-section of the reef life I come across, from vistas of coral in well-lit waters to shoals of whatever night be swimming past. One of my favorite categories of reef life to snap are the tiny critters...
That's the title of this ad campaign to help increase awareness of the devastating effects of plastic that enters the ocean. This is an interesting and artistic way to convey the importance of picking up after yourself (and others) while at the beach, marina, docks,...
When I take underwater photographs, I often try to capture divers in their ‘natural’ element, or charismatic species of fish and invertebrates in either wide-angle shots, or up close with a macro lens. These are the more commercially valuable images. However, as a...
http://vimeo.com/34892701 This video comes to us courtesy of Jon Slayer (great name BTW), who recently visited an extremely remote area off the Western coast of Madagascar and photographed an untouched reef which was previously undocumented. The video shows a highly...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kDK9bR_5l8&list=PLXPyqwUeMof531MhQ8zK4tDEhG9xryXVo We are excited to unveil Illuminating Coral, an eight-episode educational course created with our longtime collaborator John McSwain during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic....
Our friends at POTO always have the finest frags, and their recently announced live sale event should be no different. This sale is available only here on Reefs.com, and features a live chat with contests and games. The live chat system creates a fun game-like...