coral reefs

New Coral Reefs Discovered in India’s Angria Banks

June 21, 2010

The Angria Banks are a shallow submerged atoll island located 100 miles off the western coast of India. For decades the existence of this shallow has been known by mariners navigating India’s coastline who steer clear from this navigational hazard, which lies just 20meters from the surface of the ocean. But it was only recently [...]

Visual Indicators of a Healthy Reef

April 21, 2010

A healthy reef ecosystem is usually buzzing with activity, vibrant colors and is host to several different species of fish and invertebrates of all sizes that make the reef their home. Marine conservationists spend a great deal time and use several different techniques to constantly assess the reef conditions. As a diver interested in the [...]

Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, Texas

November 12, 2009

110 miles of the coast of Texas in the northwest part of the Gulf of Mexico lies atop of underwater mountains called salt domes, the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. Forming one of the 14 designated underwater areas protected by the federal government, the Sanctuary covers 56 square miles or 146 sq kilometers comprising [...]

Coral to be Cryogenically Frozen for the Future

October 28, 2009

Corals from tropical oceans around the world are being placed in deep freeze at a British Zoo to preserve them against extinction for future generations owing to the rapid destruction of coral due to increase in greenhouse gas emission levels. Research has shown that by 2040 almost all of the worlds coral reefs will be [...]

Playing With Fire Underwater: Fire Coral Demystified

September 19, 2009

What is Fire Coral? Most Scuba divers who have dived in tropical or sub-tropical reefs will have been cautioned about getting stung by the notorious Fire Coral, and will have filed away the information as just one of the many things that can sting or harm you underwater. Fire Coral also known as Stinging or [...]

Understanding the Different Types of Reefs

September 1, 2009

Reefs are often referred to as the rainforests of the oceans, often playing host to an extraordinary variety of marine plants and animals. Here is a brief compilation of the different kinds of reefs you may encounter on your dives which may help broaden your knowledge of this hobby and help you appreciate the reef [...]

5 Stunning Coral Reefs of the World

August 11, 2009

Coral Reefs are huge Scuba Diving attractions. Brilliant colors like pinks, purples, yellows and reds stand out against the hues of blue. Shoals of brightly colored fish dart in and out of the different type of coral, sea anemones, sea urchins and sponges.These ecosystems are the forest of the Oceans and 25% of all marine [...]

Coral Reefs Found in Deep Scotland Waters

August 10, 2009

Five previously undiscovered cold-water coral reefs have been found in the deep waters off north west Scotland during a recent research survey commissioned by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC). For the first time, these five colourful coral reefs, teeming with strange and beautiful creatures, were captured on film. * Extract Source: JNCC Press Release [...]