How baby reef fish find their way home at night
by Mares - 24th December 2016
Scientists have discovered that baby reef fish possess an internal
magnetic compass that helps them find their way home at night.
Publishi...
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New study shows relationship between fisheries harvest and reef resilience
by Mares - 13th April 2016
To better protect the coral reefs of the
Caribbean, tighter fishery regulations are needed to offset the mounting pressures
they face from global wa...
Trumpetfish – The forgotten cousins of seahorses
by Ivana and Janez - 6th December 2018
There are only three species of trumpetfish in the world (discovered so far anyway): the Chinese trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis), the Western Atlan...
Cuttlefish: underestimated players in the ocean
by Herbert - 9th January 2018
Squids play an important role in the food web and in the carbon cycle
Squid are marine creatures with fascinating biological properties. Some speci...
Sea Something, Say Something: Coral Reef Citizen Science
by Hannah - 11th December 2017
We have had a hectic hurricane season here in the Florida and Caribbean region, which can have a big effect on our beloved coral reefs. Coral reefs ar...
Researchers are developing a new method for restoring damaged coral reefs
by Herbert - 1st December 2017
Successful breeding and application of coral larvae
For the first time, researchers have accelerated the formation of new coral colonies on small a...
Florida: Shipwrecks as reef oases
by Herbert - 18th October 2017
Panama City Beach offers five historic wrecks along Panhandle Shipwreck Diving Trail
Located in the northwest of Florida, Panama City Beach is prim...
Lubricated lips helps fish feed on mucus of corals
by Herbert - 12th June 2017
Scientists have discovered a species of fish that has developed a set of self-lubricating lips to consume corals. They have published their findings i...
Future opportunities for coral reefs
by Herbert - 8th June 2017
In spite of global warming, reefs could change but remain the same
Although the world’s coral reefs are under threat, there is still time to save...
Corals create structures to promote reef recovery
by Herbert - 31st May 2017
Complex underwater structures catch coral larvae
Scientists have discovered that coral larvae are dependent on their parents. By creating nooks and...
Master of the coral reef – The Giant Moray Eel
by Mares - 12th May 2017
Sometimes ugly, sometimes frightening, and of imposing size, the Giant Moray Eel is the master of the coral reefs of the Red Sea. With incredibly flex...
Project REEFCALENDAR 2017
by Herbert - 30th April 2017
World record attempt for our reefs and oceans
Nothing in the universe is as versatile and beautiful, complex and sensitive as the oceans. Oceans ar...
Survey needs divers to speak up for value of Florida’s reefs
by Hannah - 28th April 2017
Beautiful coral reefs are priceless to divers and snorkelers.
The intrinsic value of dipping below the waves, leaving the stress of the
topside behi...
Researchers gather at Great Barrier Reef to study latest coral bleaching
by Mares - 21st March 2017
Aerial and underwater surveys to be conducted
As coral bleaching strikes the Great Barrier Reef for the second year in a row, coral resear...
As coral bleaching strikes the Great Barrier Reef for the second year in a row, coral resear...
Seismic gun testing threatens world’s second largest barrier reef
by Mares - 25th October 2016
Belize begins seismic surveys at the World Natural Heritage Site of the Belize Barrier Reef
In late October 2016, Belize announced plans to...
In late October 2016, Belize announced plans to...
Two-thirds of zooplankton at tropical coral reefs lost to ocean acidification
by Herbert - 24th September 2016
Ocean acidification can fundamentally change the structure of the reef
Tropical coral reefs can lose up to two-thirds of their zooplankton ...
Tropical coral reefs can lose up to two-thirds of their zooplankton ...
New butterflyfish species discovered in Hawaii
by Mares - 13th September 2016
Butterflyfish found in deep coral reefs
Scientists have announced the discovery of a new species of butterflyfish in the deep coral reefs ...
Scientists have announced the discovery of a new species of butterflyfish in the deep coral reefs ...
Seaweed threatens coral reefs in the Pacific
by Herbert - 28th June 2016
Researchers call for more protection of herbivorous fish
Coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean are coming under increasing threat of the proliferat...
Coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean are coming under increasing threat of the proliferat...
Fresh hope for coral reefs
by Mares - 23rd June 2016
Global study uncovers “bright spots” where coral reefs thrive
Researchers have discovered certain places where coral reefs have
managed to thr...
Marine life make themselves at home amongst dropped boulders at reef
by Mares - 6th June 2016
Boulders also prevent fishing activities from taking place.
The large boulders dumped into the Sylt Outer Reef in the North Sea in 2008 and 2011 b...
Coral bleaching makes fish easy prey
by Mares - 17th May 2016
The
current spate of coral bleaching in Australian waters is preventing baby common
damselfish from learning how to identify which fish species are ...
Reef sharks prefer bite-sized meals
by Mares - 22nd April 2016
Many
of us have the impression that sharks have a large appetite. However, a new
study proves otherwise, indicating that most coral reef sharks tend...
Severe coral bleaching hits Great Barrier Reef
by Mares - 30th March 2016
Some recent surveys have shown how the
rising temperature of the seawater has led to severe coral bleaching at
Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
As a...
Ocean acidification slows down coral reef growth
by Mares - 17th March 2016
By
manipulating the seawater chemistry of a reef to study how excess carbon
dioxide caused by human activity affects coral reefs, a team of scientis...
Love in the moonlight: The bumphead parrotfish mass aggregation at Palau’s Rock Islands
by Mares - 15th January 2016
The green humphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon
muricatum) is one of the diver's favourite fishes. A school of more than 50
of these fishes swimming by ...
Coral reefs in dire threat
by Mares - 12th October 2015
The third global spate of coral bleaching currently taking place may affect almost 38 percent of all the coral reefs worldwide. Publishing their findi...
Biology: The Frogfish
by Herbert - 26th August 2015
Incredibly Fast “Suckers”
Finding a frogfish is the tough part. Once you do, taking photos of it
is relatively easy, since they remain motionl...
Palau Makes Fiery Stand Against Illegal Fishing
by Mares - 15th July 2015
NO to illegal fishery!
In June 2015, the idyllic island paradise of Palau issued a strong statement against illegal fishing.
The authorities bu...
Introducing Dan
by Dan - 16th May 2019
Kia ora! (Hello)
My name is Dan and I am an underwater photographer and proud Mares Ambassador from Auckland, New Zealand. Tucked away down here in...
Dive into the underwater world of Milford Sound
by Gerald - 22nd January 2018
We are now far at the south end of New Zealand. More specifically in the southwest, in the world of the fjords. Here, the first fjord originated in pr...
Waiting with Ba(i)ted Breath
by Hannah - 2nd June 2017
We have all been waiting with ba(i)ted breath to see our first silky shark of the year here off the east coast of Florida. Our shark survey data shows...
Palau: Dive Right Into The Darkness
by Herbert - 18th August 2015
Blackwater Diving – Diving Into The Pitch Black
If you're feeling bored by the usual dives and are looking for
something exceptional, head to Pa...
Palau – The Ultimate Diver’s Paradise
by Herbert - 7th July 2015
Wrecks, drift drives, with lots of sharks, manta rays and macro life – Palau has everything that divers would wish for, and more. The only downside ...
Greenland on the Rocks
by Franco and Sabrina - 6th June 2019
I had dived under ice platforms in the chilly, cold waters of the Arctic and Antarctic several times before diving in Greenland’s icy environments. ...
The Islands Of Tahiti: A Whale’s Paradise
by Dan - 6th May 2019
When someone mentions Tahiti, incredible sunsets and sipping cocktails whilst relaxing on over water bungalows comes to mind. Located in the Pacific o...
Swimming with Crocodiles
by Boaz - 4th March 2019
I can still remember the first time I went in the water with a crocodile. Feelings were intense as I entered the water with one juvenile crocodile who...
Picasso’s muse?
by Ivana and Janez - 25th January 2019
We learn something new every day. Recently I discovered that the beautiful triggerfish is also known as the Picassofish, the Lagoon Triggerfish or t...
My First Encounter with a Dugong
by Semra - 15th January 2019
Hello everybody and Happy New Year!
Welcome to my latest blog! In my last blog I wrote about the 10 reasons to become a diver, check it out here if y...
A closer look at Aqaba Bay – Interview with Abdullah Momany
by Ivana and Janez - 7th January 2019
Abdullah Momany is the owner and manager of the Red Sea Dive Center. He is also a marine biologist who has worked in the marine environment for over 1...
10 reasons to become a diver
by Semra - 24th December 2018
Hi everyone and welcome to my new blog post. In my last blog I wrote about my work in Soma Bay, check it out here if you haven’t read it yet!
Thi...
The Green Jungle of the Yucatan Cenotes – Mystical Underground Rivers
by Damir - 30th November 2018
There are places on the planet where gods still dwell and there are other places where they used to dwell. This winter, we visited their abandoned dwe...
Corals are the perfect models
by Ivana and Janez - 4th October 2018
Looking at wonderful, colourful, tropical coral reefs, many people believe that the organisms responsible for these structures are plant based. Noth...
The best known wrecks of Jordan
by Ivana and Janez - 16th July 2018
It is in the northernmost part of the Red Sea, at the very tip of the Gulf of Aqaba, that Jordan reaches out to the sea. The city that dominates this ...
The Wrecks of Karaburun
by Ivana and Janez - 15th June 2018
The small town of Karaburun is located in northwest Turkey, 650km away from Istanbul. What used to be a fishing village now has about 2,000 citizens w...
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The Wobbegong Shark
by Ivana and Janez - 16th March 2018
When I first heard the name 'Carpet shark', I thought it was a joke. The name does not sound very complimentary, and I would never believe that a fami...
The Island of Santa Maria
by Franco and Sabrina - 27th February 2018
Islands in the current of an endless ocean (Part Two)
Read Part 1 here
Santa Maria
In the Azores' archipelago, days take their cue from the s...
Celebes Divers, Siladen Island – Onong Resort & Kuda Laut Boutique Dive Resort
by Mares - 23rd February 2018
We're back with Celebes Divers Manado once again to find out what their other dive centers have to offer.
At the moment they are offering 30% off b...
Raja Ampat, Indonesia
by Ivana and Janez - 20th February 2018
As a Mares Ambassador, I had the honour of being a part of an extraordinary expedition, organised by the Ocean Geographic Explorer Foundation. The org...
