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?
In the previous blog post, we explained how marine ecosystems work through food webs. We also talked about coral reefs and their founding members (polyps and zooxanthellae). Now you already know how an ecosystem is organized, the role each living being plays within it, and how algae, animals, and even bacteria interact with one another. […]
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 […]