Where do you Keep your Wine? Under the Sea of Course.
Okay, this post might be a little ‘off message’, but it does involve wine… so please indulge me. I was doing some browsing on the internet and came... Read more.
Life in the Algae-Dominated Reefs of the Mediterranean.
Reefs are made by corals, right? Well, not always – there are many ways to build a reef. Sometimes the construction work is carried out by tube-dwelling... Read more.
Seagrass Beds may Reduce Disease in Marine Organisms, and Humans!
Anyone who has ever dived or snorkeled over a seagrass bed knows just how captivatingly attractive these habitats can be. In a recent study published in Science,... Read more.
Arrow Crabs in the Wild
I’ve been a big fan of arrow crabs since I first saw one in a dealer’s tank, many years ago. I did consider buying it, but fortunately I had the good sense to... Read more.
Corals on Top of Corals
We all know how reefs are built. As years go by and corals grow, their old skeletons and those of other creatures build up and create enormous, intricate structures.... Read more.
Those Pesky Octopus: Keeping the Clams Safe!
A few years ago, when diving in the South Pacific, I had the pleasure of visiting a dive center that had set up a project to try to limit the damage that was being... Read more.
Lemonpeel Angelfish in the Wild
It’s been a while since I had an aquarium; I prefer to shoot fish with a camera than keep them in a tank these days. It saves me a lot of cash as well, as both... Read more.
Lionfish Spread is a Threat to Reef Fisheries
We’ve known for a while that invasive lionfish species are threatening to disturb the ecological balance of coral reefs across the Tropical Western Atlantic, but... Read more.
The Remarkable Limpet and its Iron Teeth.
I grew up with a deep appreciation for the sea. Our family holidays always featured scrambling over the rocky shoreline hunting for interesting critters. As... Read more.
For Marine Protected Areas, Size Really Does Matter
It’s not actually surprising when you think about it. Simply put, the larger a protected area is, the better it is at protecting the species within it, but in... Read more.