The Wild West of EuropeIreland has one of the world's greatest soccer fans, who most recently fervently expressed their strong…

On a momentous occasion, the United Nation's first-ever treaty on protecting international high seas opened for signature in the 20th September…

Crystal clear turquoise water crammed with circling stingrays - there can be few more iconic images of the Cayman Islands.…

The Mediterranean lobster, Palinurus elephas, was named after the Roman seaport of Palinurus, known today as Palinuro, in southwestern Italy,…

Almost six years ago, on the 9th of June 2013, an Irish diver had a near-death experience whilst diving off…

I have always thought that Mantis shrimp are one of the most beautiful creatures you can find and photograph in…

We learn something new every day. Recently I discovered that the beautiful triggerfish is also known as the Picassofish, the…

There are only three species of trumpetfish in the world (discovered so far anyway): the Chinese trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis), the…

For more information on Marine Ecology, check out our friends at SSI! Most of us dive in a marine environment…

Looking at wonderful, colourful, tropical coral reefs, many people believe that the organisms responsible for these structures are plant based.…

The name of a fish order - Tetraodontiformes - does not sound familiar to many, but when we look into…

Hermit crabs are decapod crustaceans which, like other members of this order, have segmented bodies and very well developed eyes,…

I often get confused between stonefish and scorpionfish and need to remind myself what the differences between them are. Both…

Who doesn’t like octopuses? They have it all: beautiful, smart and unique. These molluscs are part of the ‘Octopoda’ (eight…

What’s the world’s most famous fish? Well, I think Clark’s anemonefish is. What’s that you say? Remember Nemo? Well, Nemo…

When we think of worms, these colourful, feathery, flower-like creatures are not the first things that come to mind. Their…

Featherstars are more scientifically known as crinoids – coming from a Greek word meaning ‘lily-like’- so it comes as no…

When I first heard the name 'Carpet shark', I thought it was a joke. The name does not sound very…

Manta rays – the diver's dream. Belonging to the family Mobulidae, there are two species of Manta Ray often seen…

Lionfish (Pterois spp) are represented by 12 very closely related species. These majestic and amazing looking fish are among underwater…

When I asked my child what jellyfish were, she said they are half fish, half jelly… Well nothing could be…

Out of the seven species of sea turtles, six have made it onto the International Union for Conservation of Nature's…

Nudibranchs come in many different colours, shapes and sizes. According to various sources, there are between 2000 - 3000 different…

Sometimes ugly, sometimes frightening, and of imposing size, the Giant Moray Eel is the master of the coral reefs of…