Category: Marine Species

Marine Species: Nautilus
The nautilus is a living fossil, unchanged for hundreds of millions of years. Although divers see them infrequently, they are most common in the tropical western Pacific.

Marine Species: Titan Triggerfish
With impressive teeth and vibrant colors, titan triggerfish are the biggest among the species. And although they’re beautiful, divers should beware of this territorial fish.

Introduction to Solitary Corals of the Indo-Pacific
Most corals are colonial animals with hundreds to thousands of tiny polyps, but solitary corals of the Indo-Pacific are a single-polyp species that lives freely on the ocean floor.

Octopus Roundup: Top Five Favorites
Octopus are one of the ocean’s most intelligent animals, and while it’s hard to pick favorites, here are the five species we most want to see on a dive.

Marine Species: Nautilus
The nautilus is a living fossil, unchanged for hundreds of millions of years. Although divers see them infrequently, they are most common in the tropical western Pacific.

Nine Things You Need to Know about Sunscreen and Coral Reefs
There’s a lot of news lately about sunscreen and coral reefs. But which chemicals are problematic, and how do you know which products are safe for reefs?

Five Great December Dive Destinations
Don’t let winter stop you from getting in the water. Here are five great December dive destinations that shine this time of year.

Preserving America’s Underwater Battlefield: U-701
This year, Scuba Diver Life and NOAA are partnering to profile 12 different ships in the Graveyard of the Atlantic. This month we visit U-701.