Marine Life Information for Scuba Divers

Few sights on Earth can compete with the breathtaking beauty of a healthy coral reef. What’s more, if you delve a little deeper into facts about coral, you’ll realise there’s …

If you’ve ever heard a diver asking for “nudi pics“, it’s not what you think. They’re probably asking for a snap of a colourful nudibranch! But what are these mysterious …

Keen to learn some fun facts about whale sharks? We don’t blame you! Their incredible size and patterned exterior make whale sharks mesmerising to behold in the water. What’s more, these …

Don’t know your dugong from your manatees? You’re in the right place! Next time you’re asking if it’s a dugong vs manatee, you’ll know the answer. Both members of the …

Diving with sharks is a thrilling experience that puts scuba divers face-to-face with some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures. While this might sound like a real-life nightmare to some …

Ready to hear some fun facts about octopus? You’re in the right place. Octopuses have long captured the imagination of sea goers, and it’s easy to see why. They have …

Seagrass meadows have long been overlooked by scuba divers in favour of vibrant coral reefs and towering sea kelp forests. However, these luscious underwater fields are vital for the health …

Parrotfish vary drastically from species to species, and there are roughly 90 species of parrotfish in the Scaridae family. Plus, they tend to change colour as they mature and change gender (more on …

Spent too much time on dry land recently and keen to learn some facts about turtles? Don’t worry, we have you covered. If you’ve ever been on a dive and …

Despite looking like something out of a fairy-tale, seahorses can be found in oceans all over the world. Their unique anatomy, quirky colours and delicate features make them a truly …

Scuba diving with whale sharks is high on most divers’ bucket lists. Neither whale nor shark, whale sharks hold the title of largest fish in the ocean. They often reach …

Whitetip reef sharks, also known as Triaenodon obesus, can be found in coral reefs around the world. They are thought to have roamed the seas for an astonishing 42 million years. Whitetip …

Is researching and studying Orcas one of your dream jobs? For Girls that Scuba member Suzie Hall her dream came true when she went to work with Orca Lab in Vancouver Island, here’s …

Have you wondered exactly why we are told not to touch or harass marine life? Even if a turtle comes right up to looking like it wants a high five …

Scuba diving in the UK is not always the top of divers’ bucket lists. However, once you start exploring more you’ll find that some dive sites in the UK offer world-class diving. One …

Scuba diving in the kingdom of Tonga, where to begin? Tonga has arguably one of the most diverse underwater geographies, fish and mammal collections in the world. Lagoons, protected marine reserves, …

Shark diving is a bucket list scuba experience for many of us. But shark diving in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico is one of those dreams that is so much more accessible and …

Night diving; dark, cold  and full of the unexpected. But that’s why we love it! However when you add CROCODILES to the mix things start to get interesting! Mexico has been full …

We believe being a scuba diver is not just about admiring what’s in the ocean but learning about them too, and there’s some fish that capture our attentions more than …

La Reina in La Paz, Mexico may just be one of the best scuba dive sites in the area, but until recently it’s main attraction had disappeared – the giant manta ray. …

The first time you dive or snorkel with a manta ray in the ocean is a memory that stays with you forever!  These huge, inquisitive fish have a large brain …

It’s a topic that comes up a lot in Girls that Scuba: marine conservation project, how much they cost, are they worth it etc. As divers we are all fascinated by …

How often do you spend your dive looking at, or searching for coral? Coral reefs are the foundation of the marine environment but often get overlooked for flashy fish, tiny …