Cleaning stations: The importance of cleaner shrimp and fish
If you’ve ever gone diving in tropical seas wearing shorts, you’ve probably felt a little sting on your skin during your dives. And, most likely, the one responsible for that tiny sting is none other than the Labroides dimidiatus fish. All About the Labroides dimidiatus Fish This small fish is famous for being the quintessential […]
Diving with killer whales in Norway, a unique and unforgettable event
Can you imagine diving into the waters of the North Pole, where only a few dare to go? Some people wouldn’t even consider swimming in the seas of Northern Norway, but what if we told you that you could swim surrounded by orcas and humpback whales? You might think twice before saying no, right? The […]
Coral reefs that “sing”. Sounds produced by healthy corals
You’ve probably dived among thousands of reefs and been amazed by their colors, shapes, and inhabitants… but… have you ever stopped to listen to them? Although many people don’t know it, the ocean is much noisier than we think. Beyond the sounds humans make in the water, many other animals also emit sounds in the […]
The Sixth Sense of Sharks: Electroreception Through the Ampullae of Lorenzini
Did you know that in the ocean, there are animals that can “sense” your presence without seeing or smelling you? It’s not magic… it’s science! Elasmobranchs possess a mysterious “sixth sense” that allows them to detect all living beings, including divers! All sharks and rays in the ocean belong to a subgroup of fish called […]
How do you know if a coral reef is healthy?
En el anterior blog te contamos como funcionan los ecosistemas marinos mediante las redes tróficas. También hablamos de los arrecifes de coral y de sus miembros fundadores (los pólipos y las zooxantelas). Ahora ya sabes cómo se organiza un ecosistema, qué papel tiene cada ser vivo dentro de él y cómo se relacionan las algas, […]
How a marine ecosystem works
There are many types of marine ecosystems, each fascinating and complex in its own way, but… have you ever wondered how an ecosystem works? What role does each of its members play? Or why are some ecosystems more resilient than others? In this post, we’ll explain how a marine ecosystem works, and in our next […]
Diving in Palau: A Diver’s Paradise That Exceeds All Expectations
I’ve just returned from a place that is a true paradise for divers… and no, I’m not exaggerating. If you think you’ve seen it all underwater, Palau will surprise you with every dive. From the very first descent, my head wouldn’t stop turning. I didn’t know where to look with so much action happening at […]