Coral Reef Eco Series

10/05/2016

Posted: Monday, May 9, 2016. 3:07 p.m. CST By BBN Staff: NASA astronaut Jeff Williams, who is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), poste

04/05/2016

May the 4th be with you on this fine Star Wars Day! Looks like the force wasn't quite strong enough with this spiny red sea star being attacked by a sun star in NOAA Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Ehrm, does that make the sun star a death star? (Photo: Ed Bowlby/NOAA)

09/04/2016

Go-with-the-flow-Friday: Though they can "swim" through the ocean by contracting their bell, jellies like this sea nettle in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary often simply float through the ocean, riding along currents. Sometimes, smaller organisms like fish or shrimp even hitch a ride on the bell as the sea nettle drifts through the water. (Photo: NOAA)

04/04/2016

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03/04/2016

How do octopuses explore the world? With suction cups! The giant Pacific octopus -- like this one spotted on Rittenburg Bank in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary -- has more than 2,000 suction cups on its eight arms, enabling it to taste, smell, and grip the world around it. (Photo: NOAA)

24/02/2016

23/02/2016

Invasive species week continues! Hailing from the Indo-Pacific, orange cup coral has established itself throughout the tropical western Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, including in NOAA's Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Settling on hard surface areas, this invasive coral displaces native corals and sponges. Learn more at http://flowergarden.noaa.gov/education/invasivecupcoral.html. (Photo: NOAA)

23/02/2016

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18/02/2016

Many species of Hawaiian marine algae, or limu, are found in shallow water. But recently, researchers in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument announced the discovery of four new species of deep-water algae from Hawaiʻi, all of which were found between 200-400 feet, depths not typically known for marine algae. The species pictured here is named Umbraulva kuaweuweu, referring to the "grass of Kū," the Hawaiian god of prosperity and the area north of Maui. It was photographed by a diver at 277 feet deep off Lisianski Island. Learn more: http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/press/2016/four-algae-species-discovered-in-hawaii.html (Photo: Brian Hauk/NOAA)

13/02/2016

This Valentine's Day, a request from NOAA Marine Debris, give your heart to the ocean and keep the trash out: http://bit.ly/241eu3J

12/02/2016

11/02/2016

You may have heard recently that humpback whales have gone missing, or are disappearing from Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. But never fear! These majestic animals are on their way.

04/02/2016

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01/02/2016

They may be tiny, but krill are mighty! Krill are small, shrimp-like crustaceans that are found throughout national marine sanctuaries, including in Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, where this photo was taken. These little critters are an important food source for fish, seabirds, and whales alike: during feeding season, blue whales eat two to four TONS of krill each day! (Photo: Shannon Lyday/NOAA)

28/01/2016

http://www.cayecaulkerchronicles.com/2013/01/30/restoring-belizes-coral-system/

News Source: Environmental Defense Fund Help us restore Belize’s stunning coral reef system We’re working to save the Mesoamerican Reef, the world’s second largest Many Belizean fishermen say they now work an entire season to...

28/01/2016

wishing we were still in Belize! Can not wait until our next trip!

27/01/2016

Check out what some of our students are saying! Don't miss out on our next trip June 2016!

25/01/2016

Everyone had such a great time last week, here is what one of our students said "Don & I just returned from a wonderful 7 day dive trip to Caye Caulker, Belize Central America. Don posted a couple pictures earlier and here are a few more of us enjoying the underwater sea life. Our deepest dive was to 110 feet with several dives at 20-80 feet too. The picture of the sea anemone was from our night dive. The weather was a sunny 87 degree surface & water temps too. What an experience & I was happy to be doing it with Don."

23/01/2016

We had a gorgeous sunrise on our last morning here! Catch an entire week of sunrises like this and more with us in June!

22/01/2016

Wandering and watching today on our last full day on Caye Caulker. Can not wait to come back in June!

22/01/2016

Ready to jump in? In December NOAA Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary deployed two hydrophones that will help researchers gather acoustic information about the sanctuary. This NOAA diver helped affix the hydrophone to its buoy. Researchers planned to leave the hydrophones in the water for a month, so stay tuned in the coming weeks for info about what they heard when they retrieved them! (Photo: Alison Scott/NOAA)

22/01/2016

Last day in Belize! Not looking forward to coming back to all the snow! Can not wait to come back in June!

22/01/2016

Thanks to Estuary at Caye Caulker book your tour At Popeyes beach we were able to do some research while down in Belize!

Feild lab

21/01/2016

A little clouds are not going to stop us from getting our two dives in today!! This week is going by to fast! Looking forward to taking our next group out in June!

20/01/2016

In between diving caught conchs and were entertained by Greg driving the boat with his feet. So far a good day, no rain and the Conk Ceviche were delicious!

20/01/2016

Getting ready to take our first dive of the day!