In this episode of “Take a Minute to Relax”, we invite you to look deep into the eye of one of the most effective and successful hunters, not only of the aquatic realm but of the entire planet: Hippocampus histrix, a fish that also goes by the common name of […]
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Sarasvati Anemone Shrimp: Periclimenes sarasvati
In this episode of “Take a Minute to Relax”, we would like to focus your attention on a small treasure, that’s easy to overlook: Sarasvati Anemone Shrimp (Periclimenes sarasvati). This little beauty is a commensal shrimp, genus of semi-transparent within the family Palaemonidae, often living symbiotically. It has been labelled […]
Read MoreLiving together: Teachings of an Antillean Bullfinch
Observing animals and learning not only about but also from them and finally interacting with one another is what we love most in diving. However, our passion for nature doesn’t end underwater. For starters, we present you with our personal view on the teachings of a Lesser Antillean Bullfinch (Loxigilla […]
Read MoreTake a Minute XXXII: Randall’s Shrimp Goby (Amblyeleotris randalli)
After a long wait, we’re very happy to bring you another episode of our “Take a Minute to Relax” series. The guest star in it is both flamboyant as well as interesting and goes by the scientific name Amblyeleotris randalli. In the common tongue, there are numerous names for this […]
Read MoreTake a Minute to relax and breathe to coral reef life
This time in „Take a Minute to Relax“ we present coral reef life in the shallows (Wakatobi, Sulawesi, Indonesia) and invite you to breathe. As we have been writing about „The reefs of Wakatobi“ in episode XI and „Coral Reef Protection“ in episode XXV of our series, we focus on […]
Read MoreGo places, meet people, do things
What comes to your mind when you hear „go places, meet people, do things“? Possibly, this slogan used by PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) left diving students all over the world way more confused than inspired to continue their diving education. Or is it just our imagination running wild […]
Read MoreFly over a flower field in the Netherlands
In this “Take a Minute to Fly”, we take a look at the wonderful colours and patterns of a flower field in the North of the Netherlands. The beginnings of the Dutch flower fascination This small nation’s passion for cultivating flowers really started to take on epic proportions after Tulips […]
Read MoreMeer vom Leben: Sich dem Fluss hingeben
In den warmen Weiten des Ozeans treibend beobachte ich gerne, wie andere Menschen mit der grenzenlosen Freiheit des Meeres umgehen. Viele begnügen sich damit, es sich am Strand so bequem wie möglich zu machen, um maximal hin und wieder auf das Meer zu blicken oder sich davor zu fotografieren. Wenn […]
Read MoreTake a Minute to Relax XXX: Cephalopods
Take your minute to relax with cephalopods. Our video series „Take a minute“ reached already clip number 30. We are looking forward to sharing more underwater beauty and knowledge with you. We are getting back to our biweekly releases, after Yoeri’s computer made its back from repair (Yoeri’s rage against […]
Read MoreTanz mit Mantas: Begegnungen auf Augenhöhe
Als Taucher bleiben wir Gäste im Meer. Denn irgendwann zwingt uns der schwindende Luftvorrat zurück an die Wasseroberfläche. Erfüllt versuchen wir uns, so detailliert wie möglich einzuprägen, was sich auf diesem Tauchgang offenbart hat, um so Stück für Stück das Riff und seine Bewohner näher kennenzulernen. Ein Tanz mit Mantas und […]
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