by Francis Yupangco | Apr 9, 2015 | Corals, Reef, Travel
Mischief Reef was discovered by Henry Spratly in 1971. It is rumored to contain vast amounts of gas and oil. Geographically the area sits 105 nautical miles from the Philippines. Since the late 1900’s it has been a source of tension in Asia as claimed... by Caitlin Nichole | Nov 13, 2014 | Travel
This just made my bucket list. Here’s an absolute must watch video of PADI Diver Gulliver Page jumping from a helicopter in snorkel gear, plummeting into The Great Barrier Reef. Awaiting for him within the reef was his scuba gear, which he swiftly slipped into... by Francis Yupangco | Nov 8, 2014 | Events, Fish, Travel
It’s that time of year again…Aquatic Experience in Chicago. The show began yesterday and goes on until tomorrow, November 9, 2014.The motto is ‘Everything Aquatic Under One Roof’ and that pretty much sums it... by Matthew Stansbery | Sep 18, 2014 | Corals, Reef, Science, Travel
A team led by Dr Shari Gallop, Research Fellow in Geology and Geophysics at the University of Southampton has found that the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is a very effective wave disturber, despite large gaps between reef... by Matthew Stansbery | Sep 18, 2014 | Conservation, Corals, Reef, Travel
A recent study has documented a historical decline in coral growth on the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. A team led by Carnegie’s Ken Caldeira compared measurements of the rate of calcification on a segment of the GBR called Bird Island between 1975 and 1979... by Francis Yupangco | Aug 25, 2014 | Travel
These hotels take sleeping with the fishes to a new level. The Manta Resort, recently opened this year in Pemba Island, Zanzibar, it is a stunning property that features rooms located 1300 below the Indian Reef, giving hotel guests the amazing views of it’s rich...
