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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
