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 has three primary genera: Scorpaena – includes the True Scorpionfish (Scorpaeninae). These fish have spiny, … 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
Because of the size of Lomaiviti and dive sites being so far out most sites can comfortably only be visited from ship-based diving. There are only a few Liveaboard dive vessels operating in Fiji. Ships are based on the mainland with … 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
Whale watching exerts a great fascination. Seeing whales in their natural environment is an awe-inspiring experience for most nature lovers. The sight of great whales, the playfulness of dolphins it is an incomparable experience that stays with people. Whale watching tourism … 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