Astrospartus Marine Biology

Imagine diving yourself in a dark, gloomy environment, perhaps enlightened only by some pale ray of moonlight… light with your torch and suddenly there appears a curious animal with unusual appearance… think of the dismay and restlessness that it might assail you if you did not know that the cluster… Continue reading

The Underwater Tour 2018 Underwater inspiration, adventure and discovery!

Four world-class photographers – LIVE! Four cities. Four evening events. “An Australian ‘first’, the Underwater Tour presents a stellar line-up of world-class underwater photographers, hitting the road together across Australia for a series of entertaining, inspiring evening events 9-12 May 2018”says joint founder Juliette Myers. “Each photographer has their own… Continue reading

GALÁPAGOS by Josef Litt Launches at Amazon in the US and the UK

GALÁPAGOS, the new stunning book authored by Josef Litt offers a comprehensive picture of one of the most extraordinary places on our planet. Elements of history, science and personal travelogue packed with beautiful photography will take you on a dazzling journey through the magic archipelago. GALÁPAGOS uncovers fascinating behaviour of… Continue reading

New mosaics at Baia Archaeological Park Accessible from April 2018

New mosaics discovered in the seabed of the Underwater Archaeological Park of Baia. Officially presented by Superintendent Dr. Adele Campanelli during ArcheoCamp 2017, the round table that concluded the week of Underwater Archeology in the Phlegraean Fields, organized by Centro Sub Campi Flegrei. The new mosaics will be included into… Continue reading

The Cuckoo Wrasse Marine Biology

The Cuckoo Wrasse (Labrus mixtus, whose Latin name refers to two essential characteristics: pronounced lips and stunning mixture of colors) is a marine fish belonging to the order of Perciformes, the family of Labridae and the subfamily of wrasses. The Labridae family is extremely common in the Mediterranean: all the… Continue reading

The Cuttlefish Marine Biology

cuttlefish

Cuttlefish or cuttles are marine animals of the order Sepiida. They belong to the class Cephalopoda, which also includes squid, octopus, and the nautilus. Cuttlefish are truly amazing marine creatures. This alien-like animal has eight sucker covered arms and two tentacles growing out of its well-developed head, three hearts pumping… Continue reading

Project Seahorse For seahorses and marine conservation

Project Seahorse is delighted to announce the launch of our new, improved iSeahorse.org website – our pioneering citizen engagement tool that gathers information about seahorses while building a community of committed contributors who are empowered to take action for seahorses and marine conservation. Anyone can join. Whether you’re a diver,… Continue reading

Galápagos The ultimate guide to the Galápagos Islands by Josef Litt

15 November 2017 Josef Litt announces his new book, GALÁPAGOS. It is a brand new and unique guide to the islands full of captivating information and first-hand stories  – with 288 pages overflowing with more than 300 stunning photographs as well as original illustrations. The book is available for pre-order.… Continue reading

Painted doris nudibranch Felimare picta / Marine Biology

nudibranch felimare picta

The painted Doris (Felimare picta) is a nudibranch belonging to the Chromodorididae family. It is one of the families most numerous and common, consisting mainly of medium or large size specimen, characterized by elaborate and glittering colors. They feed on various types of sponges, so it is useful to know… Continue reading