by marceljansen69 | Jan 30, 2025 | Marine Life
As a diving instructor, you’ll meet fascinating sea creatures every day. Sea turtles are a common sight on many dive spots and a favorite for many divers. Every diver loves to watch a turtle! They’re graceful, peaceful, and sometimes full of surprises. Let’s first...
by marceljansen69 | Aug 17, 2024 | Marine Life
Blacktip reef sharks are one of the most commonly encountered shark species in Southeast Asia. For many divers, spotting a blacktip is a highlight of the dive. These sharks normally hang out on shallower reefs, making them easy to spot even for snorkelers. However,...
by marceljansen69 | Feb 6, 2024 | Marine Life
There are lots of unusual fish to spot on a dive and the bumbling Pufferfish and Porcupinefish are definitely among them. With their quirky appearance and clumsy swimming style, they captivate the imagination of scuba divers worldwide. There are many things to...
by marceljansen69 | Jan 13, 2024 | Marine Life
It’s the time of the year again on the west side of Thailand, that triggerfish are reproducing and defending their nests. This territorial behaviour makes triggerfish quite “unpopular” with many divers. Taking a closer look however, reveals many fascinating facts...
by marceljansen69 | Apr 28, 2023 | Marine Life
Scorpionfish are related to other fish in the family Scorpaenidae, which includes over 400 species of fish. Some of the most well-known and closely related fish in this family include scorpionfish, lionfish, and stonefish. All of these fish are characterized by their... by marceljansen69 | Jun 14, 2021 | General diving, Marine Life
The zebra shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) is an elegant species of shark also known to many divers as the leopard shark. Zebra sharks can often be found resting on the sandy bottom near shallow coral reefs during the day. The sharks are active at night, hunting small...
