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 […]
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 […]
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 […]