https://www.reef-scuba.org/blogOcean insights from REEF Scubaen-ushttps://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-sharkshttps://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-sharksWed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSharks 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 misunderstood. For centuries, sharks have been perceived as ferocious and frightening monsters of the deep, they are actually a vital part of the ocean ecosystem. Let’s go on a deep dive into the fascinating world of sharks and you might just learn something about them that you never knew before!https://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/pufferfishhttps://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/pufferfishTue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTDeconstructing the viral myth of cetacean intoxication through neurotoxicology, the blood-brain barrier, and natural object play.https://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/what-the-sudden-disappearance-of-oslobs-whale-sharks-tells-us-about-an-unethical-industryhttps://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/what-the-sudden-disappearance-of-oslobs-whale-sharks-tells-us-about-an-unethical-industryWed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTWritten by Tamara Silverstone. For years, the script in Tan-awan, Oslob, Philippines remained completely unchanged. Every single morning, a fleet of wooden outrigger boats would paddle out into the shallow water,…https://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/coils-of-the-deep-the-reefs-natural-barbed-wirehttps://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/coils-of-the-deep-the-reefs-natural-barbed-wireWed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTWritten by Bennath Chillingworth Have you ever been on a dive and noticed these strange barbed wire-like structures protruding from the reef… then forgotten to look them up afterwards? Cirrhipathes sp. Image source:…https://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/what-does-an-octopus-have-to-do-with-autismhttps://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/what-does-an-octopus-have-to-do-with-autismWed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTWritten by Bennath Chillingworth Octopuses are extraordinary animals, admired by many for their intelligence, unique physiology, and fascinating behaviours. Public appreciation has continued to grow in recent years, and…https://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/introducing-a-mermaids-favorite-pencilhttps://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/introducing-a-mermaids-favorite-pencilTue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTWritten 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 giving them the love they deserve. Image source:…https://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/charting-the-future-of-our-oceans-outcomes-from-the-2025-un-ocean-conference-in-nicehttps://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/charting-the-future-of-our-oceans-outcomes-from-the-2025-un-ocean-conference-in-niceThu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTLearn about the major outcomes from the 3rd UN Ocean Conference that took place in Nice, France from June 9-13, 2025.https://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/whaleresearchhttps://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/whaleresearchWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTREEF 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 ocean. The first project is a draft protocol for collecting whale blow…https://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/echoes-from-the-abyss-the-realities-of-deep-sea-mininghttps://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/echoes-from-the-abyss-the-realities-of-deep-sea-miningFri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTThe vast and mysterious depths of the ocean floor have long been a source of fascination and curiosity. In recent years, technological advancements have opened the door to the exploration and potential exploitation of deep-sea mineral resources through a practice known as deep-sea mining. As we delve into this uncharted territory, it becomes crucial to understand the intricate balance between the perceived benefits, environmental consequences, and sustainable alternatives associated with this emerging industry.https://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/coral-spawninghttps://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/coral-spawningThu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTCoral 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 and biodiversity of these vital marine ecosystems. This incredible…https://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/humanity-cannot-sustain-unlimited-growth-in-a-finite-world-a-physical-law-of-life-on-earth-that-we-ignore-at-our-perilhttps://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/humanity-cannot-sustain-unlimited-growth-in-a-finite-world-a-physical-law-of-life-on-earth-that-we-ignore-at-our-perilSun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTHumanity cannot sustain unlimited growth in a finite world, a physical law of life on Earth that we ignore at our peril.https://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/sustainable-ocean-alliance-the-youth-and-innovation-forumhttps://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/sustainable-ocean-alliance-the-youth-and-innovation-forumMon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTOver the past weekend, 130 young leaders from around the world came together in Cascais, Portugal at the Youth and Innovation Forum, an official side event of the UN Ocean Conference. This forum allowed young…https://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/reefscuba-at-the-2022-un-ocean-conferencehttps://www.reef-scuba.org/blog/reefscuba-at-the-2022-un-ocean-conferenceSat, 25 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTThe 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. Thousands of delegates from around the world will come together to…