Just Born
Sperm whale photography can be challenging to the photographer as the whales can be evasive. However, it can be incredibly rewarding. Learn more about one photographer’s experiences with sperm whales.
Alert Diver Category: Life Aquatic
A Snail’s Tale
AN EDIBLE, SLOW-MOVING ANIMAL that lives in clear, shallow waters doesn’t have a high chance of survival these days. Conchs, specifically queen conchs, used to be widespread throughout the Florida Keys and the Caribbean.
Tuna: Super Fish
Tuna are a warm-blooded predator who cannot stop swimming, but their populations are in trouble. Read more about tuna.
The Secret Lives of Corals
Corals can be found all over the world, and divers love spying on them in their natural habitats. But how much do divers truly understand corals? Read everything there is to know about corals!
The Curious Life Beneath Piers and Docks
Piers and docks often act as reefs and harbor an abundance of shallow-water fish. These places were not designed to attract animals, but they have since become safe havens. Read more about the importance of piers and docks for marine life.
Reefs of Poison and Venom
Poisons and venom have helped ocean species survive for thousands of years. These evolutionary adaptations enabled the species to hunt and thrive in different conditions. Read more about the roles of poisons and venoms in different species.
Mystery Young
Larvae are often part of the complex life cycles of a variety of species — eels, squids, fish, jellyfish and more. Learn more about larvae and this reproductive strategy.
Descent into Darkness
Way below where the light touches, live interesting marine critters — some would even say creepy. Read more about what lurks beneath the darkness.
Moondance
Spawning is greatly influenced by the moon’s phases and greatly changes the spawning fish’s behaviors. Learn more about spawning.
The Symphony of the Reef
Sounds can be found underneath the waves. A variety of marine organisms employ complex organs to both create and distinguish sounds. The perception of noise underwater is not necessarily a simple thing, but since sound travels so efficiently underwater, numerous marine creatures have developed methods of sensing it.