Famous for being the world's most venomous fish, stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) are masters of disguise lurking among the rubble and coral. With the ability to survive out of water for 24 hours and a striking speed that would put Mike Tyson's punch to test, these funky looking fish command…
With a cape that would make Superman jealous, the largest sex discrepancy within the animal kingdom, and a penchant for stealing, the blanket octopus (Tremoctopus violaceus) is elusive, majestic and quite the daredevil.
Around the world's oceans, you may see the odd flash of blue, pink and green gliding among coral reefs, which is likely to be the parrotfish. Known to change colours and gender throughout their lives, these toothy, rainbow fish can munch on coral faster than a Brit eating a roast. Read on…
Clams may be unassuming characters resting (happily) on the sandy seabed, but beneath their hard shells they have some interesting features. They may not have a brain, but they have a foot to help them dig. They begin their lives as males and end as females. Some produce pearls. And with…
The existence of aliens may be an ongoing debate, but observing the eerie life beneath the water's surface definitely raises some mask-covered eyebrows. Here are some of our favourite creepy creatures to get you pondering on the relatives of extraterrestrial life…
Fun fact: lemon sharks like to make friends. These social and curious creatures, who enjoy the company of other sharks and divers alike, are known for their yellowish skin tone and stocky build. You'll most likely spot them in warm, shallow waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, near…
Nurse sharks are bottom-dwelling, slow-moving beauties found in the warm waters of the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific Oceans. Often also referred to as sleep sharks, nurse sharks have a wonderfully chilled nature and can usually be found resting on the sandy seabed during the day. If you want…
Triggerfish are colourful, curious creatures found in warm waters around the world. Feisty in nature, they protect their nest with their biting abilities, especially if threatened during a new moon. They roam the waters alone, taking on sea urchins and unassuming divers. If you want to learn…
If you want to swim among underwater aliens and take your night diving up a notch, why not try blackwater diving? This style of submersion - which involves suspending yourself in open water at night - allows you to witness the world's largest daily migration, called diel vertical migration.…
Ask yourself a simple question: do you feel better after spending time in nature? This could be in the form of a dive, a walk in the park, tending to your garden or simply sitting on the grass. Most likely, your answer will be yes, and this is the basis of the biophilia hypothesis - the idea…