Once upon a time, a Lionfish named Leo lived in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. Leo was magnificent with long, flowing fins and vibrant, brilliant … Continue reading A Caribbean Lionfish Story
Tag: coral
Scuba Diving the Bligh Waters of Fiji
Fiji is known throughout the scuba diving community as the soft coral capital of the world. Last year, I had the opportunity to dive the famous Bligh Water reef system. During my visit, an approaching storm pushed sediment toward the … Continue reading Scuba Diving the Bligh Waters of Fiji
Mini Me – Anemonefish Edition
Anemonefish or Clownfish are fishes from the subfamily Amphiprioninae in the family Pomacentridae. These Anemonefish were spotted in the Bunaken National Park in Indonesia. The marine … Continue reading Mini Me – Anemonefish Edition
Saint Vincent Seagrass
In between two work related trips, I was able to quickly dip into St. Vincent and the Grenadines to scuba dive the waters surrounding the island. … Continue reading Saint Vincent Seagrass
Silent Saturday: Deep Water Sea Fan
A lovely deep water sea fan along a coral reef in Fiji. Additional underwater images from scuba diving around Fiji can be found here. Continue reading Silent Saturday: Deep Water Sea Fan
Underwater Images From The Red Sea
A few more images from the northern part of the Red Sea, off the coast of Egypt. Additional images from diving off the coast of Egypt … Continue reading Underwater Images From The Red Sea
Fluorescent Friday
I have always been intrigued by how and why some creatures fluoresce above and below the waterline. Biofluorescence is the absorption and reemission of light from living organisms. Fluorescent organisms have proteins built into their skin or other tissues that … Continue reading Fluorescent Friday
Wordless Wednesday : Chalinidae Sponge
Chalinids are filter feeders that process suspended particles and dissolved organics. Some Indo-Pacific Chalinula—notably C. nematifera—can overgrow living corals and are monitored as potential coral-killing/encrusting competitors … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday : Chalinidae Sponge