In this Minute of Relaxation, we would like to introduce you to one of the most interesting species of Nudibranch, known as solar-powered Melibe (Melibe engeli). Nudibranchs are molluscs in the class Gastropoda, which includes snails, slugs, and sea hares. Many gastropods have a shell. Nudibranchs have a shell in […]
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Dutch wintry landscape: Ice-capades
In this episode of our new series “Take a Minute to Fly”, we’d like to introduce you to a Dutch wintry landscape. Cold winters can be beautiful and full of magic. In the Netherlands, there is a particular winter wonder: The transformation of the Dutch people. Several days of temperatures […]
Read MoreDive into coral reef protection
In this session of tranquillity, we would like you to focus on the living art that is the coral reef and its protection. This particular reef, named Fan 38, is located at Wakatobi Dive Resort and is one of our favourite reefs on this beautiful Blue Planet. Reef-building corals consist […]
Read MoreTake a Minute to Fly: Fort Bourtange
In this first (official) episode of our new series “Take a Minute to Fly” (it takes three episodes to start a series), we would like to introduce you to the beautifully restored Fort Bourtange under a typical Dutch winter sky. The fortress is located in the municipality of Westerwolde, in […]
Read MoreReef manta ray (Mobula alfredi)
In this Minute of tranquillity, we’d like to introduce you to one of the ocean’s most recognisable icons, the reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi). Fly with two reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi) The species was described in 1868 by Gerard Krefft, the director of the Australian Museum. He named it […]
Read MoreHarlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera elegans)
Happy new start of „Take a Minute to Relax“ in 2021 with some visual meditation: Meet the harlequin shrimp (hymenocera elegans). Origin of Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera elegans) In this first minute of relaxation of the new year, we’d like to focus your attention on this gorgeous, but voracious little hunter. […]
Read MoreSoft coral cowrie (Primovula roseomaculata)
In this episode of underwater relaxation, we would like to introduce you to this beautiful little Xmas creature that is dressed for the occasion. Primovula roseomaculata, also known as a Soft coral cowrie, Allied Cowrie, or False Cowrie, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the […]
Read MoreCoconut Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus)
In this minute of relaxation, we invite you to look deep into the eyes of this beautiful creature and let it take you on a journey through time and space. Amphioctopus marginatus, also known as the “coconut octopus” and “veined octopus”, is a medium-sized cephalopod belonging to the genus Amphioctopus. […]
Read MoreYellow pygmy goby (Lubricogobius exiguus)
The star of this week’s episode of “Take a Minute to Relax” goes by many names, of which „Yellow pygmy goby“ (Lubricogobius exiguus) is just one. Since the name so perfectly describes this creature, I could’ve probably just left that … But see for yourself: Yellow pygmy goby (Lubricogobius exiguus) […]
Read MoreMiteinander, ob gleichgesinnt oder andersartig
Tauchen verbindet, nicht nur den Einzelnen mit der Natur, sondern alle in ihrer Leidenschaft. Zum einen teilt man schöne Momente, schafft gemeinsame Erfahrungen, zum anderen tauscht man sich aus. Über das Tauchen habe ich verschiedene Länder bereist, kleine Ausschnitte des lokalen Lebens kennengelernt und Menschen aus aller Welt mit sehr […]
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