Mangroves live along subtropical and tropical coastlines. Their upper trunk, branches and leaves grow above the waterline, but an extensive network of roots remain mostly underwater. Dense patches or forests of mangroves are habitats for terrestrial, estuarine and marine species that include invertebrates, fish and many types of seabirds and waterfowl, and they provide shelter as well as feeding and breeding space for 174 marine megafauna species. Mangrove forests provide also protect coastlines against erosion and flooding and help mitigate climate change.
Cuba is a hard-to-get-to dive destination from the United States. However, other divers from across the globe have been able to explore Cuba. Read more about diving in Cuba.
How many times have you noticed the line of weeds out of the corner of your eye and driven past, around, or through it without a second glance on your […]
The eight species highlighted here are recognized as at risk by the IUCN, the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA), or the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which regulates trade.
Thanks to warming ocean temperatures, animal encounters have changed and increased. Read about the unique sea creatures divers are interacting with.
Diadema sea urchins once plagued coral reefs but in just 13 months, quickly died off. However, diadema are important for reefs. Read more.
DESCENDING THE LIMESTONE STAIRS OF BONAIRE’S famous 1,000 Steps dive site in full scuba gear is challenging. It’s just 64 steps down, but it feels like many more. Once you make it down, you’re rewarded with a Caribbean reef teeming with life …
Manta rays are often forgotten in conservation and research efforts. Several species of rays are under threat. Learn more about manta rays and what you can do.
Eutrophication is the excessive richness of nutrients in a body of water and can kill plant and animal life from a lack of oxygen. It can be caused either by Mother Nature or human involvement. Read more about eutrophication.
TALK TO ANY HUMAN UNDER THE AGE OF 13, and they have probably been asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I was just 3 years […]
