World Manta Day raises awareness about protecting manta rays and their habitats. These creatures play a vital role in marine ecosystems and demonstrate high intelligence. Despite facing threats from overfishing and habitat destruction, the day aims to inspire global action for their conservation and the preservation of ocean biodiversity. Continue reading World Manta Day
Tag: marine biology
Yellow-Spotted Flatworm (Thysanozoon nigropapillosum)
This is a Yellow-Spotted Flatworm (Thysanozoon nigropapillosum). It is a species of polyclad flatworms belonging to the family Pseudocerotidae. We spotted this lovely creature while diving off the coast of Fiji. Our dive guide referred to this enchanting invertebrate as … Continue reading Yellow-Spotted Flatworm (Thysanozoon nigropapillosum)
Trunkfish Tuesday
One of my favorite fish to observe in the Caribbean is the Smooth Trunkfish. For some reason it remind me of a disco. 😀 The Smooth Trunkfish is also known as Lactophrys triqueter. It’s a species of boxfish commonly found … Continue reading Trunkfish Tuesday
Critter Capital of the Caribbean
Recently I was able to spend a few days scuba diving in St. Vincent which has been rightly labeled as the “Critter Capital of the Caribbean”. The short video below highlights some of the amazing creature I observed in just … Continue reading Critter Capital of the Caribbean
Day 2 Diving Haddhunmathi Atoll
Another fun day of scuba diving logged in the books. Today I am pretty much adjusted to the new time zone and over jet lag. We dived three sites – Pink Thila, Haleema Haa and Hithadhoo Corner. The first two … Continue reading Day 2 Diving Haddhunmathi Atoll
One Cool Moment with a Ribbon Eel
Indonesia’s Underwater Jewel Continue reading One Cool Moment with a Ribbon Eel
Granulated Sea Star (Choriaster granulatus) – Indo‑Pacific
The Granulated Sea Star (Choriaster granulatus) is a striking reef dweller. It is found throughout the tropical Indo‑Pacific, from East Africa to Fiji. It often appears … Continue reading Granulated Sea Star (Choriaster granulatus) – Indo‑Pacific