The family of Scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae) includes many fascinating species that vary in appearance, behavior and habitat on the reef where they occur. The scorpionfish family is divided into three main groups: Scorpaena – includes the True Scorpionfish (Scorpaeninae). These fish … Read more
When you think of shrimp, you likely think of the ones that end up on your plate, with only a few familiar species in mind. However, for divers, a whole new world unfolds beneath the water, revealing a fascinating variety … Read more
The Fiji Islands make a perfect tropical holiday destination to explore. The beautiful beaches and the stunning coral reefs welcome everyone who wants to swim, snorkel or scuba dive under its turquoise waters. You can see a lot underwater, the … Read more
While Fiji is mostly known as the world capital of soft corals, and for exciting shark diving and big creatures passing by such as manta rays and whales, critter diving is a beautiful surprise while vacationing and diving in Fiji. … Read more
Ghost pipefish are small fish that belong to the same order as seahorses and sea dragons. They appear seasonally in shallow waters on coastal reefs and mucky sediments. Ghost pipefish are masters of disguise and divers get always excited finding … Read more
Pilot whales belong to the family of the oceanic dolphins just like their larger cousins the killer whales. There are two species the long-finned pilot whale and the short-finned pilot whale. Common throughout the world’s oceans, the long-finned species live … Read more
Spinner dolphins live in all tropical and subtropical oceans around the world. There are 4 subspecies of the genus spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris). They are a small species of the family of the toothed whales. Spinner dolphins are very playful, … Read more
Humpback whales are cosmopolitans who live in all of the world’s oceans. The humpback whales are baleen whales and spend most of the year in Arctic Waters, feeding on krill and small sardine-like fish. During the polar winter months, they … Read more
The spotted dolphin is found worldwide in all temperate and tropical oceans. There are 2 species, the Atlantic spotted dolphin and the Pantropical spotted dolphin with 4 subspecies in the Pacific. Of those, 2 subspecies exist in the eastern Pacific ocean, a coastal … Read more
False killer whales are the fourth-largest member of the oceanic dolphin family (Delphinidae). They live in temperate and tropical oceans throughout the world. They probably got their name ‘false killer whale’ (scientific pseudorca) because of similar skull characteristics and the similarity … Read more