Sep 29, 2026
Puff, Puff, Pass? The Science Behind Dolphins and Pufferfish
Deconstructing the viral myth of cetacean intoxication through neurotoxicology, the blood-brain barrier, and natural object play.
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Latest · October 7, 2026
10 Things You May Not Know About Sharks
Sharks are some of the most intelligent, powerful, and mysterious creatures in the animal kingdom. They are beautiful and very necessary to have in the world’s oceans to protect food chains and conserve biodiversity. Yet these majestic creatures are widely mis…
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Jun 3, 2026
What the Sudden Disappearance of Oslob’s Whale Sharks Tells Us About an Unethical Industry
Written by Tamara Silverstone. For years, the script in Tan-awan, Oslob, Philippines remained completely unchanged. Every single morning, a fleet of…
Apr 15, 2026
Coils of the Deep: The Reef’s Natural Barbed Wire
Written by Bennath Chillingworth Have you ever been on a dive and noticed these strange barbed wire-like structures protruding from the reef… then…
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Apr 15, 2026
What Does an Octopus Have to Do with Autism?
Written by Bennath Chillingworth Octopuses are extraordinary animals, admired by many for their intelligence, unique physiology, and fascinating…
Mar 10, 2026
Introducing: A Mermaid’s Favorite Pencil
Written by Bennath Chillingworth If there’s one thing we love to do here at REEF Scuba, it’s shining a light on underappreciated marine life and…
Jun 19, 2025
Charting the Future of Our Ocean: Outcomes from the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice
Learn about the major outcomes from the 3rd UN Ocean Conference that took place in Nice, France from June 9-13, 2025.
Jun 5, 2024
Empowering Ocean Stewards: REEF Scuba's Latest Projects for Whale (Cetacean) Research
REEF Scuba is excited to announce that we are working on two new projects that will help further our mission to empower people who want to help the…
Jan 26, 2024
Echoes from the Abyss: The Realities of Deep-Sea Mining
The vast and mysterious depths of the ocean floor have long been a source of fascination and curiosity. In recent years, technological advancements…
Feb 16, 2023
Unleashing Life Underwater: The Incredible Importance of Coral Spawning for Our Oceans
Coral spawning is a natural phenomenon that takes place in coral reefs all around the world, and which plays a crucial role in maintaining the health…
Dec 4, 2022
“Humanity cannot sustain unlimited growth in a finite world, a physical law of life on Earth that we ignore at our peril.”
Humanity cannot sustain unlimited growth in a finite world, a physical law of life on Earth that we ignore at our peril.
Jun 27, 2022
Sustainable Ocean Alliance: The Youth and Innovation Forum
Over the past weekend, 130 young leaders from around the world came together in Cascais, Portugal at the Youth and Innovation Forum, an official side…
Jun 25, 2022
ReefScuba at the 2022 UN Ocean Conference
The UN Ocean Conference , co-hosted by the Governments of Kenya and Portugal, is taking place from June 27 to July 1 this year in Lisbon, Portugal.…