Mycetophyllia lamarckiana If you’ve been following my Caribbean coral series you might be asking why I waited until the end to cover this beloved coral. Mycetophyllia lamarckiana is one the most…
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Caribbean Coral Diaries: Mycetophyllia danaana
Mycetophyllia danaana If you’ve been diving in the Caribbean chances are you come across Mycetophyllia danaana. This coral forms round plates with a mounded form, thicker in the center of the co…
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Mycetophyllia ferox
Mycetophyllia ferox Mycetophyllia ferox has to be on the top of my list when it comes to Caribbean corals. This plating coral can be found tucked into caves or on the side of rocks, and I just love se…
Caribbean Coral Diaries: Mycetophyllia aliciae
Mycetophyllia aliciae Mycetophyllia is a group of fleshy corals found in the Caribbean. They are part of the Mussidae family and there are five distinct species. Mycetophyllia aliciae is one of the mo…
Top 10 Corals to Spot in the Gardens of the Queen, Cuba
Coral Spotting in Cuba Gardens of the Queen, a protected archipelago off the southern coast of Cuba, is renowned for their healthy population of sharks and mature fish. But coral diversity in the park…
Quick Guide To Meandering Caribbean Corals
Meandering Corals Quick Guide We get it, you’re busy and don’t have time to sit around sifting through books or perusing our Guide to Caribbean Corals. So we made this quick guide to branching corals …
25 Colorful Cactus Corals You Can Only Find In The Caribbean
Cactus Corals Cactus corals are some of the most colorful Caribbean species, yet most scuba divers and snorkelers don’t even know to be on the lookout for this magical multicolor coral. Cactus c…
Epic Reefscape Photography In Tela Honduras
Have you ever thought about underwater landscapes—or better yet reefscapes? The reefscape extends as far as the eye can see. It includes, sponges, sea weeds, corals, and critters, but more importantly…
Guide to Caribbean Coral Identification
Guide to Caribbean Coral Identification Hi there, my name is Nicole and I am in love with coral! I want to inspire scuba divers to explore the reef with new eyes. I have created this helpful guide to …
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 still uncommon and you will need a keen eye to ident…