Don’t Fall for the Beauty of the Blue-Ringed Octopus
Mesmerizing, rare, tiny yet deadly – the blue-ringed octopus is a golf ball–sized wonder of the reef. Spotting one takes either serious luck, sharp eyes, or a love for muck diving.
23 Sep
Marine Life
18 Sep
Where to Look for the Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray in Coral Reefs
Bluespotted ribbontail rays are a common sight in coral reef environments around Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and of course, Malaysia. Look for them in the sand – they often rest partially buried, with only their eyes and tail visible. You can also search near coral ledges or rubble piles as these areas provide shelter and hunting grounds.
17 Sep
How to Recognise Whitetip Reef Sharks (Don’t Worry, They’re Chill)
Recognisable by the white tips on their dorsal and tail fins, whitetip reef sharks are medium-sized and slender. They use their lithe bodies to slither through caves and crevices in search of food at night – and nap by day.
31 Jul
Why Hawksbill Turtles Are Interesting and Where to Find Them
Hawksbill turtles are sponge specialists, ripping them off the reef with that sharp, beak-like mouth. But they’re not picky eaters – they’ll also snack on marine algae, soft corals, molluscs, tunicates, crustaceans, sea urchins, jellyfish, and even the occasional small fish once in a while.
24 Jul
Why Green Sea Turtles Are Interesting and Where to Find Them
Green sea turtles have several habitats. They are pelagic animals, which means they swim in the open sea. In fact, they can swim very large distances across the ocean. However, since green turtles eat seagrass and seaweeds, they typically hang around close to the relatively shallow coastal areas of their foraging grounds.
