Monthly Archive: March, 2015

Snorkeler Gets Caught in Manta Ray Somersault

Researcher Josh Stewart of Manta Trust got a surprise whilst trying to capture a photo ID of a passing manta ray recently.

Tank Journal: Update and Tech Specs

So I thought I’d give an update on how my little pico reef is progressing. I also thought I’d use this oppurtunity to include some technical specs about the kind of filtration and… Continue reading

Divers Rescue Frogfish in Peril

To cheer everyone up on this Monday morning I thought I’d share this heartwarming video. Every so often I come across these rescue type videos of divers helping out our sea dwelling friends… Continue reading

Keeping Track of Lydia, the 2000 lb Great White

I recently came across the OCEARCH research organisation whilst searching the web, and it peaked my interest so much that I thought I would share it on here.

The Wisdom of Elders in Orca Pods

Orcas are one of only two species other than humans in which females live for many more years following the onset of menopause. Evolutionarily speaking, it doesn’t really make sense for animals to… Continue reading

Goblin Shark Caught off Australian Coast

Goblin sharks are perhaps not the first species that comes to mind when you think about the creatures of the ocean. These unusual beasties are not as easy on the eye as some of… Continue reading