Photo credit: Tony Hisgett Sea monsters, creatures of the deep, a source of food and sustenance, wonderful and charming animals... these names and more describe the relationship of whales to humans. Such marine mammals have always…
Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) are easily recognizable as they have a big head (covering 1/3 of the body). Inside this massive head, there is an oily liquid called spermaceti. In the past, whalers confused this liquid for s…
The minke whale’s common name comes from the Norwegian whalers of the 18th century, called Meincke, who first hunted these cetaceans. Until that time, minke whales were not sought after, because they were “small” compared to other…
Gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) owe their name to the color of their body. But, these whales are also known as devilfish, because when they were hunted, they had a violent and aggressive reaction to their hunters. Gray whales…
Blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) are the largest animals that have ever existed on planet Earth! Despite their size, this animal is not dangerous to humans, as it’s not aggressive and it has no teeth. Indeed it possesses balee…
This article is part of our "top 10" series. Click here to see the best dive sites in the world and explore the other articles in the collection. Fact: There are 440 known species of shark around the world. That’s a lot of sharks…
This article is part of our "top 10" series. Click here to see the best dive sites in the world and explore the other articles in the collection. As the largest fish in the sea, it’s easy to understand why whale sharks are sought…
This article is part of our "top 10" series. Click here to see the best dive sites in the world and explore the other articles in the collection. Manta rays are a symbol of elegance, freedom and majesty. Meeting these intelligent…
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are among the most beautiful and friendly whales on our planet. There are many places to encounter these gentle giants, and the opportunity to swim with them is quite common. Their scientif…
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In our previous article, we listed the 10 best destinations to swim and dive with whale sharks. There you’ll find in depth information about many of the destinations listed below. Here, however, we want to give you a handy guide f…
Mysterious and majestic animals, whale sharks are the largest fish in the world. Harmless and elegant, they swim in the warm waters of our planet in search of tiny food. Let's find out a little more about these gentle giants. Whal…
Before starting to dive you probably had a different opinion about sharks and especially about sharks and humans. Now that you’re addicted to breathing pressurized air, you realize how awesome it is to see and dive with sharks. If…
Sharks can be intimidating creatures, but diving with them will shed a new light on your view of these big animals. In fact, they are amazing fish to see in their natural habitat. So, what are the best destinations to dive with sh…
Manta rays belong to the elasmobranch group, just like sharks. They have existed for around 5 million years, and they’re closely related to other rays you may find in the ocean. Their body is flattened, but they no longer live alo…
Diving or snorkeling with manta rays is an unforgettable experience. It is something you absolutely must do. They are not just fish; they are a symbol of majesty, elegance and freedom. What makes mantas special is the connection…
Even though coming across a massive shark or whale is an undeniably exciting experience, sometimes the tiniest creatures can give you the biggest thrill. Big isn’t always better, especially in the sea. Tiny, but not insignificant…
Face it, there are sharks all over the world. From hammerheads to reef sharks, as a diver you are almost certain to encounter a shark at one time or another. Because sharks have such a bad reputation, they are often under apprecia…
A firsthand look at the toothy grin of a tiger shark is nothing to take lightly. This is especially true when your view is through a foggy mask, deep beneath the surface of the water. Are you brave enough to swim with these massiv…
Many people may dream of swimming alongside the largest and most majestic creatures on earth, but very few ever do. Whales are mysterious and beautiful, and though they are intimidating in their size, they are gentle and intellige…
How adventurous are you, really? Adventurous enough to come nose to nose with an ultimate apex predator? Here is a countdown of the top five great white shark dives, taking your passion for scuba diving to new depths. All about gr…
You’re 20 minutes into the dive, enjoying brilliant colored corals, an eel popping its head out, a white tip shark, but alas, not what you have come here for. Eating up the GoPro battery you reach to turn it off when a shape start…
There has been a lot of controversy about the hammerhead diving in Bimini and the Bimini Tourism Board just released a set of rules and expectations. Guidelines & Etiquette, as put forth by the Bimini Tourism Advisory Board (B…
As children, we all had moments where we felt over looked or as though no one was listening, frustrated and powerless. One of the main goals of Sharks4Kids is to encourage the voice each child when it come to speaking for sharks…
The opportunity of a lifetime came my way. A chance to fly by helicopter to a remote coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef with award winning photographer and shark expert, Richard Fitzpatrick. A coral cay is a small sandy island wh…
An interesting thing happened this week. For reasons that I won’t bore you with, I spent some time researching the RSPB (for my overseas readers, this is the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) Now, I always thought that…
Looking at our planet from outer space, the first signs of life are coral reefs. Once these incredible structures were seen simply as a hazard by those who explored the oceans. Now we know that, like the rainforests, they are vita…