Living Ocean

Jellyfish have been around for at least 500 million years, older than dinosaurs and even trees. Over millions of years, they and other plants and animals evolved into precisely calibrated and balanced parts of an ecological tapestry. As humans continue to disrupt these interdependent…

What comes to mind when you hear Colombia? Most people must have imagined the legendary drug dealer, Pablo Escobar. It turns out that if you look for the background of this man, there is one very interesting thing. Namely, Malpelo Island which became his hometown. Malpelo Island is a paradise in…

In the animal world, communication is one of the most vital aspects as it is unlikely that many species would survive or live long healthy lives without it. However, it can be challenging for creatures who live in the ocean. Underwater, light and odours do not travel well, making…

Contradictory from its appearance, Axolotl (AX-oh-lot-ul) is commonly known as a ‘water monster.’ This cute ocean creature is a type of aquatic salamander. According to the legend, ancient believes that Axolotl was a god who disguised himself as a salamander to avoid sacrifice. Axolotl, or its scientific name Ambystoma mexicanum, is related to the tiger salamander. The common name

Named due to their squat resemblance to the common amphibians, frogfish are one of those wonderful weird-looking underwater inhabitants that divers simply love to discover. They are found nearly worldwide often hiding in rocky areas and coral reefs in tropical and subtropical waters but tend to be bunched as species in different oceans. Most species live in relatively shallow waters although some species are deep dwelling. Recreational divers in Asia are most likely to spot certain species including giant, clown and painted frogfish. There is a lot of variety within species as well, two frogfish of the same species can have quite different markings and colours, making it exceedingly difficult to correctly identify many of them.