Tag Archives: coral
From Coral Reefs to Sponge Reefs
International research has suggested that many coral species won’t survive beyond the end of this century, but marine biologists at Victoria University are offering an alternative scenario… click on the picture to know more about this fact.
Asia Dive Spots
If you plan to have a dive trip in Asia, you can have a look at this link and find for sure, your happiness. “Scuba diving is the most beautiful activity you can ever learn”
The Bulls are back
Two months ago, we were happy to listen that the bull sharks are back in Siam’s Gulf, more precisly on Sail Rock, just 11km from Koh Phangan. These big fish are now settled there since several weeks for the greatest … Continue reading
Figures concerning Coral Reefs
Every year, corals attract about 15 million tourists in 3000 diving centres registered in more than 90 countries. They provide to populations of the countries they border an essential source of food. A healthy reef can give more than 15 … Continue reading
What is a healthy ecosystem like ?
Have a look at these images, and discover a real healthy ecosystem near Easter Island ! Video by Nat Geo Wild
Deep sea life on Earth… and other Planets ?
In the very deep oceans of Earth, where we used to believe there was no life, unusual organisms have been found and studied. They live in fierce conditions: temperatures and pressures are extreme, plus they have almost no light, no food … Continue reading
Who is the Great White Shark ?
“There are angel sharks, goblin sharks, crocodile sharks, bramble sharks, monk sharks, carpet sharks, swell sharks, nurse sharks, silky sharks, cow sharks, bull sharks, basking sharks, frilled sharks, cat sharks, leopard sharks, dogfish, hammerheads, porbeagles, and wobbegongs, but the species … Continue reading
Smallest fish discovered is at Risk of Extinction
The 7.9mm long Paedocypris progenetica lives in the acid water (pH 3) of peat swamp in tropical forests. It is world’s smallest vertebrate, it has no skull and it is transparent ! This specie is however at high risk of extinction … Continue reading
The Woodlouse and its Underwater Cousins
Recognize this ? Closely related isopod live very deep in the sea, the difference : the underwater environment allow them to grow much bigger ! Check it out by clicking here !