by xeniaforever | Feb 26, 2019 | Conservation, Science
With the success of the first Bula Buddies book under his belt, Walt Smith is hard at work on its sequel. The story has three main characters: an educated leader we call Simeon, a strong young lady called Heidi who has special skills, and Seeker… a courageous scout... by AquaNerd | Feb 3, 2019 | Conservation, Corals, Reef
      One of the most wondrous living things on earth is coral. Humans view its diversity and hues as a gorgeous, underwater decoration. But, it is a living organism that supports the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of species in the underwater ecosystem. Man may appreciate its wonder, but our destructive tendencies are harming this vital member of the oceans and seas. Here’s what you need to know about the grave threats facing coral reefs. If we don’t act soon, we may destroy these beautiful pieces of the earth. What Exactly Is Coral? We realize that the majority of our readers know what coral is but for those of you that don’t or need a refresher… Corals are relatives of the sea anemone. They are all made by Admin | Jan 12, 2019 | Conservation, Fish
I came across these the other day and thought I’d share ‘em. This was the first time I’d ever seen a lionfish hunt! I think most folk now know that lionfish from the Indo pacific are making a nuisance of themselves throughout the Caribbean and... by Admin | Jan 8, 2019 | Conservation
I’ve written before about the wealth of underwater life found beneath the waves around the Farne Islands, off the UK’s northeast coast. One of the main attractions for divers there (as well as an awful lot of tourists) is the seal... by xeniaforever | Jan 2, 2019 | Conservation, Corals
Project Coral researchers at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in south London are celebrating the fourth successful annual spawning of their lab-based corals and new funding from the Shuttleworth Foundation to further their... by Admin | Dec 1, 2018 | Conservation
It’s not every day that there is good news in marine conservation circles, but in the last few days a definite ‘win’ has been handed down by the Scottish Government- it has rejected plans to mechanically harvest kelp from the sea...
