OCEAN
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Snorkeling in the Galápagos Islands – Ecuador
Visiting the Galápagos Islands is a dream for anyone interested in wildlife or the ocean. Its unique position and isolated terrain has created a diversity of plant and animal species, many of which are not found anywhere else in the world. Two scuba diving instructors and snorkeling enthusiasts, Szandra and Carlos, recently visited this amazing
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What is a Lionfish? Poisonous or Venomous: The Pirates of the Caribbean
Named for their flowing fins, lionfish have made an epic journey from their native Indo-Pacific to the Atlantic, where they now thrive as an invasive species. I met my first lionfish in the Virgin Islands, where they are invasive. Because of this, we were allowed (and encouraged!) to find, kill, and eat lionfish. Our biology
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All About the Blue Spotted Stingray
What is a Blue Spotted Ribbontail Stingray? Let me introduce to you the small but beautiful Blue Spotted Ribbontail Stingray (Taeniura lymma), or ‘blue-spotted ray’. These colourful little rays are a golden brown colour with bright blue spots all over the upper surface of their pectoral disc. They can vary in shades of gold and
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Guide to Bull Rays (Aetomylaeus bovinus)
What is a Bull Ray? How can I identify one? Bull rays are sting rays and thus are part of the subclass called elasmobranchii, which means that they are grouped with sharks, rays and sting rays as they are all considered cartilaginous fishes! The name bull ray comes from the fact that its head is
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Ultimate Guide to Rays: Manta Ray vs Stingray vs Eagle Rays
Let’s take a look at some rays! Manta Ray vs Stingray vs Eagle Rays. Much like siblings, they may be related but are actually pretty different in many ways. Growing up and learning how to scuba dive in the Midwest, I will never forget my first ocean dive. The crystal-clear, warm water of the Caribbean
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Can You Scuba Dive the Titanic?
When thinking about shipwrecks and deep diving the first name that will probably pop into your head would be the RMS Titanic. Since the sinking and subsequently, the discovery of the Titanic wreck, many people have been trying to figure out ways to get down and explore the wreckage. As technology has advanced tremendously in recent years,
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How Does Ocean Pollution Affect the Environment?
The health of the ocean is one of the biggest concerns we have regarding our future. Worldwide, our pollution has been making its way out to sea for years and has left its mark on marine life and coral reefs. Put simply, our whole environment is affected by ocean pollution. The ocean is what we rely on
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Whale Shark Facts – The Ultimate Guide
Looking for a quick, easy-to-read fact guide to these ‘gentle giants?’ We have it all in our Ultimate Guide written by Anna Ortega, marine scientist extraordinaire, with whale shark facts that will amaze you and your dive buddies! Gentle Giants It never fails to shock me when massive ocean creatures sneak up on you, but
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A Guide to Spotted Eagle Rays – Aetobatus narinari
We are going Batoid for Spotted Eagle Rays in this Ultimate Guide to Aetobatus narinari! Related to the manta ray and other marine batoids (rays), these stunning animals can be identified by their unique spotted patterns on their backs, and found soaring majestically through tropical waters. Where do Spotted Eagle Rays live? Spotted eagle rays
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Sea Urchin in Foot Removal & Treatment
If you have ever ventured out into the ocean as a surfer, swimmer, or scuba diver, you have likely come across one of the many interesting species of sea urchins. You can find a wide variety of sea urchins in different colors, shapes, and sizes. If you don’t bother them, they won’t bother you; but