The exceedingly rare Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi) population is so small — and so uncommon is a sighting — that upon seeing one in Maui last February, all our boat’s divemasters clamored for a view.
Marine Species
The mola mola, commonly known as the ocean sunfish or just mola, is the heaviest known bony fish in the world with an average adult weight of over 2,000 pounds.
Trying to figure out what marine life surrounds me is a personal obsession on every dive, and with the ocean’s huge diversity it is an almost never-ending challenge.
A few years ago, while diving off Utila, in the Bay Islands of Honduras, I was surprised to see dive centers actively advocating the killing of lionfish in local waters.
Shark Week is coming up again, and although it’s gotten better, too often sharks are portrayed as mindless killers. But in reality, people kill sharks – not the other way around.
The most prevalent reason for shark slaughter today is due to the resurgence in popularity of shark fin soup, an Asian delicacy.
By Guest Blogger Christina Albright-Mundy Ever wonder where that glorious, sandy beach came from? Those in the know, know that…
Weedy Sea dragons are some of the most impressive camouflaged creatures on the planet.
It is relatively rare to spot the massive marine creature known as the whale in portions of our waters on a regular basis.
By guest blogger Christina Albright-Mundy Phytoplankton is comprised of over 5,000 algal species, most of which fall into one of the…
Lionfish are known for eating anything they can fit in their mouths, and seem to eat nearly constantly.
Mahi Mahi are scientifically named Coryphaena hippurus, they go by many other names like, Dolphin, Dorado, or Goldmakrele.
As their name states, they are part of the grouper family, also referred to as the jewfish.
The nurse shark is one of the most common for divers to see while underwater.
So what are some fun facts about eels? In both salt and fresh water, there are over 400 species of eels.
Here is a list the most beautiful species that I have seen. There is no particular order, since beauty is, of course, in the eye of the beholder.
Phytoplankton are microscopic organisms which contain chlorophyll and require sunlight in order to live and grow.
Together with the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Affairs, WWF Indonesia, launched a shark campaign in May!