OCEAN
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How Far Away Can Sharks Smell Blood
Sharks have a strong sense of smell. They have this ability thanks to their nostrils or nares, which are found beneath their snouts. The nares exist only for smelling, not for breathing. Thanks to the nares, sharks can detect tiny amounts of various substances in the water. But how far away can sharks smell blood?
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Best Reef Safe Sunscreen
Let’s face it, there is nothing better than a day out in the sun! And while it is crucial to protect your skin against harmful UV rays, it should not be at the cost of our ocean. Shopping for sunscreen in a flooded market with expensive brands, confusing labels, and scientific ingredients is overwhelming. This
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Q&A with a Marine Citizen Scientist
We meet Kathlyn Tan, scuba diver, freediver, conservationist, and Project AWARE ambassador. She co-founded Coastal Natives in Singapore, a community dedicated to ocean education and conservation through public events, classroom presentations, and film screenings. She is also a citizen scientist working closely on recording and collecting marine debris. What is a Citizen Scientist? Citizen science
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How Deep is 47 Meters – Can You Survive that Depth?
How deep is 47 meters? Love it, or hate it, scuba divers have very different views of the fantasy movie, ‘47 Meters Down.’ On one hand, it’s great because there just aren’t enough scuba diving films out there. But at the same time it also paints scuba diving and sharks in a pretty scary and
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How Big is a Clownfish? – The Ultimate Guide to Clownfish
Made famous by the blockbuster movie, Finding Nemo, clownfish are small fish, orange in color with white stripes outlined in black. They usually reside in a sea anemone, and if you spot one, you will most likely find its family nearby! How Big is a Clownfish? Clownfish are relatively small fish. An adult clownfish is
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Is Sand Fish Poop? The Burning Question
We’ve all heard the rumors, but is it all true? Do we really lay down our beach towels on tiny pellets of poop? Let’s check out this burning question and answer, once and for all, is sand really fish poop? Is Sand Fish Poop? Yes! Some sand is fish poop. More specifically, the fish will
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Incredible and Fun Marine Life Facts
Who doesn’t love knowing more about marine life facts? Especially if you are an underwater diver! So let’s dive deep into some interesting and fun marine life facts that will be sure to surprise you! Cool Marine Life Facts A group of dolphins is called a pod. A group of jellyfish is called a bloom,
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Q&A with a Maritime Archaeologist
Chanelle Zaphiropoulos is a Masters Candidate studying Maritime Archaeology. She is a scuba diver who mixes her love of the ocean with marine biology and maritime history. How did you become a Maritime Archaeologist? I was fascinated by the sea for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I watched a lot of
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Can You Open Your Eyes in the Ocean?
I feel at home in the ocean. I love to swim in it, scuba dive, and even live near it. Humans, however, are not built for the ocean. If you are curious like me you might be wondering if it is possible to see underwater. Can you open your eyes in the ocean and will
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Why do Seahorses hold onto Coral
Seahorses are often found holding onto coral. They are undeniable cute with their snout-like noses and full bellies. But cuddly they are not. Seahorses have a bony structure that helps protect them from predators. And unfortunately, that also makes them terrible swimmers. This is why seahorses need their all-important tail to help them survive! Why