Curiosities and informations about underwater critters.
When I started having the first direct approaches with marine life, in the stretch of sea between Calabria and Sicily, I used to hang out at the coasts where the fishermen landed returning from their work. I watched inquisitive the disembarking operations but, above all, I lingered while fishermen were… Continue reading
In the following article, in addition to describing the Serpula vermicularis, I would like to send a message to all those underwater photographers who, while admiring a subject, linger about its beauty and its details, leaving out the emotions it can instill up to making them love it and enhance… Continue reading
So, my first dive in Balinese waters and I’m all set up for a nice gentle macro dive. I should probably say at this point that I’m used to diving daily in the much more sheltered, shallow and murkier waters of the Gulf of Thailand. It’s been a while then… Continue reading
One of the most widely recognized fish in our oceans is the Lionfish. Whether it’s through the aquarium trade or the highly publicized invasion they have made into nonnative waters, Lionfish have taken the spotlight from many fish in recent years. Along with climate change and the invasion of… Continue reading
There are few places in the world favored by shark divers as much as the area off of Grand Bahama known as Tiger Beach. And it is easy to see why – close interactions with tiger sharks, lemon sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, and nurse sharks are practically guaranteed; shallow depths… Continue reading
Will The Real Yamasui Please Stand Up Cuthona sp 13, Gosliner et al.(2015) ,which was previously identified as Trinchesia sp. 41 and mistakenly identified as Cuthona yamasui which, itself is also identified as Trinchesia yamasui, has created some misinterpretation to the identity of not only Cuthona yamasui but also that… Continue reading
A fish of the most unique, one of the most bizarre creatures that can be found in the sea, perhaps the most fascinating fish, is certainly the seahorse. The beauty and tenderness, the unique look and unmistakable in the animal world as well as its lifestyle, which leads him to… Continue reading
Have you ever taken a photograph of a person who didn’t want you to? Did you chase them as fast as you could to get the perfect shot? What did their face look like? Their expression? Not great huh? For this reason as photographers we ask people if we can… Continue reading
Everybody Loves a Clown! Arguably one of the cutest fish in our oceans as portrayed in Disney’s Finding Nemo, the Clownfish has more to offer than your average fish. The Clownfish, also known as an anemonefish, has roughly 28 – 30 recognized species and makes its home in the warm… Continue reading
Gulf of Naples, southern end, near the Sorrento peninsula. This is where there is something magical, about a half mile from the coast. But let’s start from the beginning. As usual, I meet my friends directly at the Bikini Diving, on the small harbor quay, in Castellammare di Stabia. The… Continue reading
