Coral Reef Alliance calls for help after last month’s devastating cyclone tore through Fiji
The Coral Reef Alliance is asking for donations to help Fiji after Cyclone Winston.…... Read more.
The Thistlegorm, a Great Shipwreck
Following my post about shipwrecks as reefs, I thought I’d share a few images and a bit of history about the SS Thistlegorm, possibly one of the most famous wrecks... Read more.
Indonesian coral collection rules, and those who abuse them
Many marine aquarists may not be aware, but Indonesia is the supplier of a large percentage of aquarium corals and fish. This southeast Asian country has a population... Read more.
Wrecks as Reefs
TV nature shows about reefs often mention how shipwrecks can become artificial reefs. I thought I’d put together a post of some of my favorite shots that best... Read more.
An Underwater Museum for Spain’s Canary Islands
Sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor has created some amazing underwater sculptures; his works in Grenada are well-known amongst the diving community. His latest project,... Read more.
For Once – a Good ‘Turtle News’ Story
Marine conservationists have quite a difficult time of it. Things are not going well for our oceans. Ocean acidification, huge amounts of plastic pollution, and... Read more.
Artificial Reefs and a Pair of Heroes
In late 2015 I had a great opportunity to visit the Mexican Caribbean as part of a commission for a scuba magazine, while there, I had the chance to dive with a... Read more.
Meet the Lumpsucker, a Very Useful Fish
Lumpsuckers are either cute and characterful or downright ugly; it’s all in the eye of the beholder. Whatever your view on their appearance, these fascinating... Read more.
Clam Positioning – Inspiration from the Wild
Placing clams directly onto the substrate really shows them off, but in the wild they are very much part of the reef.…... Read more.
SECORE offers new hope for Endangered Caribbean Corals
For the first time, researchers have raised colonies of coral, from lab-bred specimens to sexual maturity.…... Read more.