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Stories, guides and practical tips for exploring the world's coral reefs. 77 articles and counting.

Herbivorous Coral Reef Fishes

Herbivorous Coral Reef Fishes

Herbivorous Coral Reef Fishes are those fish species that feed entirely or mainly on plant material found in coral reef ecosystems.

Corals

Corals belong to a group of invertebrate animals called cnidarians (Phylum Cnidaria, formerly known as the coelenterates).

Coral Reef Polychaetes

Coral Reef Polychaetes

Coral Reef Polychaetes. Polychaete “worms” are a ubiquitous part of the invertebrate fauna inhabiting coral reef ecosystems.

Best Caribbean Diving

Best Caribbean Diving

Best Caribbean Diving. Information and pictures. See our extensive information on Coral Reef Animals and ecosystems in these reefs.

What Is A Coral Reef?

What Is A Coral Reef?

What Is A Coral Reef are defined from an ecosystem perspective mosaics of different yet ecologically interconnected habitat types.

Cayman Islands Snorkeling

Cayman Islands Snorkeling

Cayman Islands Snorkeling. Cayman Islands have been selected as one of our “Best Caribbean Snorkeling Destinations” for several sound reasons

Best Snorkeling: Caribbean

Best Snorkeling: Caribbean

Best Snorkeling: Caribbean. Information and pictures. See our extensive information on Coral Reef Animals and ecosystems in these reefs.

Best Pacific Diving

Best Pacific Diving

Best Pacific Diving. Information and pictures. See our extensive information on Coral Reef Animals and ecosystems in these reefs.

Aruba Snorkeling

Aruba Snorkeling

While renowned for its picture-perfect beaches and idyllic climate, Aruba Snorkeling is also among the island’s top attractions

Mangroves

Mangroves are a unique group of plants that line many tropical shores and, when present within coral reef ecosystems.

Coral Reef Mollusks

Coral Reef Mollusks

Coral Reef Mollusks are members of a diverse and abundant group of mainly aquatic invertebrate animals (Phylum Mollusca).

Coral Reef Crustaceans

Coral Reef Crustaceans

Coral Reef Crustaceans include such familiar animals as shrimps, lobsters, and crabs. Members of the Class Crustacea are common...

Palau Diving

Palau Diving opportunities make this island group a “must” for inclusion in our list of Best Pacific Diving Destinations for exploring corals

Reef Face

Reef Face zone (also often called the “fore reef” or “reef front”) begins at the seaward base of the reef crest.

Pacific Diving

Pacific Diving. Many of the world’s scuba divers consider Pacific diving the “best of the best”, and with good reason.

Great Barrier Reef Diving

Great Barrier Reef Diving

Great Barrier Reef Diving. Information and pictures. See our extensive information on Coral Reef Animals and ecosystems in these reefs.

Coral Reef Sponges

Coral Reef Sponges

In all their variety and abundance, Coral Reef Sponges add an extra dimension of structural complexity and biodiversity...

Reef Crest

Reef Crest is the highest (most shallow) part of the reef, and lies between the shoreward, protected back reef and the outer reef face.

Back Reef

The Back Reef zone of coral reef biomes lies immediately shoreward of the innermost margin of the reef crest zone and extends to the shore.

Coral Reef Echinoderms

Coral Reef Echinoderms

Coral Reef Echinoderms (Phylum Echinodermata) include a variety of familiar marine creatures that one would not recognize as close relatives.

Saba Diving

Saba Diving is a truly unique experience for scuba enthusiasts in the Caribbean region. Saba Island is a smallest of the Netherlands Antilles

Seagrasses

Seagrasses are a specialized group of marine plants most often found in shallow, sheltered marine or estuarine waters.

Belize Diving

Belize Diving is unique among Caribbean dive destinations. The only Western Atlantic region contains a true barrier reef and true atolls...

Cayman Islands Diving

Cayman Islands Diving

Cayman Islands Diving. For any experienced diver, there is no doubt that Cayman Islands diving is among the best places to explore

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