Indonesian Coral Diaries – Isopora palifera
Isopora palifera is easily one of the most recognizable corals throughout the Indo-Pacific. If you are just starting to learn coral identification Iso…
These Brave Divers Saturate Their Bodies For The Toughest Dives
The following story is pretty much the diametrical opposite of the recreational diving we tend to focus on here at Reef Divers. Instead of simply stra…
Underwater Exploration Sure Has Come A Long Way!
Modern recreational SCUBA diving is a freeing, world-altering experience which allows millions of people to spend a reasonable amount of time underwat…
There’s Still Hope For Caribbean Coral Reefs
Hope For Coral Reefs Globally coral reefs are under threat. Climat change, population growth, and coastal development all pose a greater risk than eve…
Enter to Win a Free ProShot Case and Floating Hand Grip
Last year we got our hands on a ProShotCase underwater housing and loved how easy it was to share photos right after a dive. The ProShot Case is a dur…
Deepblu Partnership With Scubapro – Deepblu Connect
Since its launch in November 2016, Deepblu’s rapidly expanding online community has grown to include tens of thousands of divers and ocean enthusiasts…
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Acropora prolifera
Acropora prolifera Acropora prolifera is the most unique and perhaps more difficult species of coral to identify in the Caribbean. Acorpora prolifera…
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Porites divaricata
Porites divaricata Porites divaricata is the smallest species of Porites in the Caribbean. Colonies grow into small branched clusters and can be found…
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Porites colonensis
Porites colonensis Porites is one of the most abundant coral in the Caribbean with six described species. Porites colonensis, however, is one of the m…
Caribbean Coral Diares: Madracis auretenra
Madracis auretenra Madracis auretenra is a common coral in the Caribbean which until 2007 used to be called Madracis mirabilis. Colonies form dense he…
New Species Of Sunfish Mola tecta Was Hiding In Plain Sight
The ocean sunfish is one of the largest bony fish in the sea and an animal which few divers will ever have the fortune of seeing underwater. Little is…
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Agaricia humilis
Agaricia humilis Agaricia corals are common throughout the Caribbean which forms leaf or plate like structures. This coral has small polyps which are …
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Porites porites
Porites porites Porites porites is a chubby branching coral with long elegant polyps. Colonies grow into tight clusters and can be found in the shallo…
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Undaria tenuifolia
Undaria tenuifolia Undaria tenuifolia was a coral that was never on my radar until I visited Tela Honduras. In Tela, Undaria covers the top of shallow…
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Acropora palmata
Acropora palmata Acropora palmata is the king of all Caribbean corals. Acropora palmata grows into thick robust branches and is the most important ree…
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Isophyllastrea rigida
Isophyllastrea rigida Isophyllastrea rigida is a distinct species of coral that forms polygon hemispheres or domes. Although distinct this coral is st…
4 Reasons You Should Own A Wetsuit For Scuba Diving
My Love Of Wetsuits If you’re a regular reader of ReefDivers you will know that I love wetsuits. The obsession started back when I was a divemas…
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Acropora cervicornis
Acropora cervicornis Acropora cervicornis is an iconic Caribbean coral and one every scuba diver should know how to identify. In the Caribbean, there …
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Scolymia lacera
Surprise! I’m a coral addict!! I hope I’m not overdoing it with my enthusiasm for corals, but it’s about to get a whole ‘nothe…
