More Damsels Farming
Back in 2013 research was published in two separate journals: Biology Letters and BMC Evolutionary Biology, that examined what would appear to be a type of farming... Read more.
Coastal protection offered by coral reefs set to be diminished as the oceans acidify says new study
We all know that coral skeletons are made from calcium carbonate and that they can dissolve in warm acidic conditions. As the oceans warm and acidify, corals along... Read more.
Wart Slugs: I’m a nudibranch fan yet even I find them hard to love
Wart slugs belong to that large and well-distributed Class Gastropoda. Unlike most of their Class mates they have lost any visible trace of their shells, something... Read more.
UK Government appears to be taking the issue of shark finning seriously
The UK Government is, as anyone over here knows, in the middle of (and by the time this is published may have concluded) negotiations with the EU regarding a Brexit... Read more.
Three Ages of Pomacanthus imperator
I think everyone is familiar with the Emperor Angel (Pomacanthus imperator). I’ve often seen them in aquarium shops, and usually as juveniles, so you might... Read more.
Two similar syngnathids from the Indo pacific
As a photographer I thoroughly enjoy shooting pipefish as they fulfill of my “i need some macro images” needs. For a start, they are quite common,... Read more.
Interesting behavior in Sailfin Tangs on a Red Sea fringing reef
I recently posted about a short dive on a Red Sea fringing reef, with images showing just how variable the underwater scenery could be and how, within just a few... Read more.
A few different habitats on a Red Sea fringing reefs
As anyone who knows me is well aware, I spend as much time as possible in the Red Sea. Sadly, this year hasn’t been the best – you may have noticed... Read more.
A gallery of gorgeous tridacnids from the Indian Ocean
Knowing how much clam fans enjoy poring over images of these immensely variable bivalves I have been sharing some of my images in two galleries of tridacnids from... Read more.
The Crested Velvetfish, a Fish I’ve Wanted to Find for Years!
There are several fish in my Red Sea guidebook that I’ve long suspected may be part of some conspiracy against me, and that in reality don’t exist…... Read more.