Chaetodon dialeucos, the Oman Butterflyfish, in the wild
It’s perhaps not surprising that this fish doesn’t find its way into the aquarium trade very often, if at all. Some would argue that it doesn’t... Read more.
Fear of Sharks Influences Seaweed Growth on Fijian Reefs
This particular science story piqued my interest, being a fan of (and occasional photographer of) sharks.…... Read more.
Fusiliers – What’s with the name?
One of the most ubiquitous fish on the reefs of the Red Sea is the Fusilier. However, when going through my image archive the other day, I realized that I hardly... Read more.
Marine Reserve set to protect the ‘Galapagos of North America’
Among marine scientists, gloom is a common emotion. Ocean acidification, overfishing, plastic waste, and general human-created awfulness doesn’t provide much cheer.... Read more.
It’s Christmas and I’m getting my obligatory seasonal photos in early
Every year, as the holidays approach, underwater photographers shamelessly post picture after picture of Spirobranchus giganteus, the aptly named Christmas tree... Read more.
Sponges are Confirmed as the Oldest Animal Phylum
To be honest, the taxonomic status of sponges has never worried me much, nor has it impinged on my daily life. Apparently though, the debate as to where sponges... Read more.
Monochrome underwater images. Sometimes it can work
Most of the time, with underwater photography, it’s all about color and trying to show just how vivid undersea life can be. That’s why we use powerful... Read more.
Lionfish Hunting at Night
I’ve had the privilege of diving with a huge range of predators, from sharks to cone shells, but time after time, the Lionfishes still impress me, especially... Read more.
Fossil Sea Lillies on cold UK shores
A little while ago, I posted some images of a fossil coral reef, a few miles from my home in Berwickshire, on Scotland’s east coast. Since then I’ve... Read more.
Tridacnid clams provide biofuel inspiration
Yep, you heard it right. Clams might help to create biofuels, according to researchers at Penn State University. The ability of clams to scatter bright light... Read more.