Many people think of corals as marine plants, but in fact, they are actually colonies of small individuals. Learn how corals are formed and continue to grow in the sea in this article.

As they say, there are plenty of fish in the sea — but there are many more invertebrates to be found where marine life is concerned! Here are 5 common types of marine invertebrates.

Florida is well-known for its abundance of shipwrecks that date as far back as the 16th century. While not all of them are dive sites, here are a few of the most famous from which incredibly valuable treasure has been recovered.

Loggerhead sea turtles are the world’s largest hard-shelled turtle, and spend most of their lives swimming — check out more interesting facts here!

Most people associate mollusks with common clams and oysters, but the phylum of Mollusca contains as many as 85,000 different species — including those who have no shell at all, like octopus and sea slugs!

Tropical reef fish aren’t the only beauties of the aquatic world. There are many freshwater species that command just as much attention as their marine cousins, like these 5 listed here!

If you blink, you might miss the pygmy seahorse underwater, but this video will give you a nice long look!

Can you imagine anything more awe-inspiring than being surrounded by thousands of beluga whales?

Humpback whales are the world’s largest mammals, and the story of their lives is a fascinating study in marine life and habitat.