The question of whether or not feeding and/or scenting for sharks is acceptable often sparks heated debate amongst divers, marine scientists and conservationists.
Marine Species
Preferring to just hang out in their hiding spots through the day startling the occasional diver, morays are not an aggressive fish, despite their somewhat threatening appearance.
Gobies are one of the more plentiful families of fish, making it very easy to find them on reefs, in seagrass, and among mangroves. But you have to look closely.
While not quite as cute as their namesake, sea urchins have a quirky beauty all their own.
Sometimes it happens to the best of us, but here are some tips from DAN for dealing with common and minor dive injuries.
These guys stand out from the crowd for many reasons, not the least of which is their tendency to bite.
As the only place in the world where sailfish can be encountered on a reliable basis, this annual event is as unique as it is remarkable.
Where can you see sharks, dolphins, whales, seals, and penguins in a massive feeding frenzy? South Africa of course! Photos by Ken Knezick, Island Dreams
The more you learn about these clever masters of mimicry and camouflage, the more amazing they seem.
A single foot, poor eyes, bright colors, and a trail of slime. Yup, this is all about nudibranchs.
Some eat algae, some eat meat, others are even toxic, but all are beautiful. Take a brief look at a few of the many soft corals found across our oceans.
Often mistaken for another group of animals and originally classified as mollusks, barnacles are arthropods, which means they have jointed legs.
Few creatures are as iconic as sea stars. Jump in to learn a little more about these amazing marine animals and you might be surprised.
To learn the characteristics of each species would be an impossible task, but there’s an easier way to gain at least a basic understanding of tropical fish identification.
The sharks are there from the moment we enter the water, approaching from every direction in such numbers that the spectacle is almost surreal.
You may be lucky enough to see the spinner dolphins act out the behavior for which they are named – flinging themselves out of the water and spinning in circles before splashing back into the sea.
Blennies often possess comically painted faces and bizarre horn-like structures on their tiny heads that make them look hilarious, but there is more to this large family of small fishes than their cuteness.
There are lots of campaigns to save the world’s cute and cuddly animals, but animals like sharks need just as much attention