In this minute of relaxation, we would like to mesmerize you with the incredible collective performance of these small, but very interesting reef fish: Golden Sweeper or Parapriacanthus ransonneti. At first glance, Parapriacanthus ransonneti is just an unremarkable small reef fish that goes by many different names, depending on the […]
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Bigeye Trevally: Caranx sexfasciatus
In this episode of underwater relaxation, we would like to become a part of this immense living silver cloud, and simply go with the flow: Bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus). A school of fish this size can literally block out the sun. These Bigeye trevallies (Caranx sexfasciatus) have come together in […]
WeiterlesenDive 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 […]
WeiterlesenReef 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 […]
WeiterlesenRound Batfish (Platax orbicularis)
In this minute of visual meditation, we invite you to glide with a school of round batfish (Platax orbicularis) over a beautiful reef in Wakatobi. To avoid confusion with the other batfish of the family Ogcocephalidae, members of the group known as anglerfish, these round batfish are often referred to […]
WeiterlesenTrumpetfish: Aulostomus chinesis
In this session of our visual meditation series, we’d like to bring the Trumpetfish, in this case, Aulostomus chinesis, to your attention. Their scientific name „Aulostomus“ is derived from the Greek words for flute (aulos), and mouth (stoma). Looking at the creature, one can sort of understand how they got […]
WeiterlesenNew video series for visual meditation: Take a Minute
In this series of 1-minute clips we invite you to “Take a Minute” to relax and refresh your mind and soul with visual meditation. The first video features a shallow and sheltered part of the reef which is simply perfect to start or or end a dive. Take a minute […]
WeiterlesenAn ode to reef life
7 pictures with 7 lines to share a story and views on life under the sea: Our first ode to reef life, a story around pictures. Let the sunshine in Home sweet home Live and let live All we need Get into the groove Small worlds Evolution Reef life: So […]
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