‘On Super Corals and Where to Find Them (Or a Cautionary Tale of Using Memes in Science)’ – Part 1
Meme: noun 1. a cultural item that is transmitted by repetition and replication in a manner analogous to the biological transmission of genes. 2. a cultural item... Read more.
When You’re Glad a Diver Gets in the Way
I spent years cursing at divers! “How dare they get in the way of my photographs?” was the chief and quite selfish thought running through my head. ... Read more.
Mixed News on Plastic Pollution in UK Waters
The problem of plastic pollution in the marine environment has hit the headlines in the UK, especially after the BBC’s Blue Planet 2 TV show, which showed,... Read more.
Reef Finder – The World’s First Underwater ID Guide?
A few days ago, I shared a quick review of Coral Finder 3.0 from BYO Guides. In this post, I’d like to introduce what the manufacturers say is the “first... Read more.
Ernst Haeckel – the Best Illustrator You’ve Possibly Never Heard Of
Biological illustration may have become overshadowed somewhat by photography, but it still has its place.  I have several ID books of small critters that incorporate... Read more.
Shark Poop Fertilizes Reefs
Yep, you read that right. It is official. Shark number twos are useful, say scientists!…... Read more.
Coral Reefs Protect Coastlines From Severe Storms
I came across this piece of research from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at The University of Western Australia and to be honest I thought:... Read more.
Some More Red Sea Damsels
To follow an earlier post, I wanted to share a few more images of pomacentrids from the Red Sea. I’ve got two more species that I know, and one more that... Read more.
Some Red Sea Damsels
Damsels are amongst the best and worst fish for aquarists. Many stores sell them as cheap beginner fish, due to their robust nature, only for them to become complete... Read more.
Coral Finder 3.0
I think we all know that coral ID can be tricky and can take a level of commitment that might be beyond the casual observer. What we need are guides with clear descriptions... Read more.