Right Whale in Distress: New Report on the Threat of the North Atlantic Right Whale
by DiveSSI - 4th April 2019
Stock of the North Atlantic Right Whale has shrunk to 411 copies
The North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) is a critically endangere...
The North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) is a critically endangere...
Travel stress can train bioinvasors
by DiveSSI - 15th June 2018
Study identifies new factor for the invasion success of introduced species
The global movement of goods, with its many ship movements across oc...
The global movement of goods, with its many ship movements across oc...
Coral activate specific genes in stressful conditions
by DiveSSI - 27th March 2017
Genes in corals help to predict whether the corals are experiencing stress
Scientists recently discovered a group of genes in corals that can h...
Scientists recently discovered a group of genes in corals that can h...
Baby fish less stressed when large predators are around
by DiveSSI - 3rd May 2016
Stress levels in baby fish can be reduced by slightly more than one-third in the presence of large predatory fish, as the latter would scare off mediu...
Corals suffer due to salinity fluctuation
by DiveSSI - 19th March 2019
Reduced salinity of seawater has devastating effects on corals
Recent studies show that drastic changes in salinity in the sea, e.g. severe fre...
Recent studies show that drastic changes in salinity in the sea, e.g. severe fre...
Our seas are a sink for plastic waste
by DiveSSI - 1st March 2019
Call for global "UN-plastic convention"
The United Nations (UN) dedicates the Day of Species Protection on 03 March 2019 to underwater li...
The United Nations (UN) dedicates the Day of Species Protection on 03 March 2019 to underwater li...
Entire life cycle of plastics is a threat to human health
by DiveSSI - 28th February 2019
Greenpeace: departure from disposable plastic now!
A new report from the Center for International Environ mental Law (CIEL) - Center for Internatio...
Pacific coral reef keeps recovering from coral bleaching
by DiveSSI - 2nd November 2018
Researchers prove historical bleaching events
As climate change causes ocean temperatures to rise, coral reefs experience coral bleaching world...
As climate change causes ocean temperatures to rise, coral reefs experience coral bleaching world...
The importance of the “ocean weather” for ecosystems
by DiveSSI - 27th August 2018
Biologists advise against investigating only long-term changes
Climate change is increasingly affecting the oceans. Temperature and sea level r...
Climate change is increasingly affecting the oceans. Temperature and sea level r...
Only 13 percent of the world’s oceans are still untouched
by DiveSSI - 27th July 2018
The marine wilderness of the world is dwindling
An international study led by scientists from the University of Queensland (UQ) concludes that ...
An international study led by scientists from the University of Queensland (UQ) concludes that ...
Controversy in Catalonia due to the lucrative coral fishing
by DiveSSI - 22nd June 2018
The flow of money
Often there are pure economic arguments that prevent rational decisions followed by consequences which are no longer understa...
Often there are pure economic arguments that prevent rational decisions followed by consequences which are no longer understa...
Reef fish inherit tolerance to the warming of the oceans
by DiveSSI - 11th June 2018
Thanks to mom and dad, baby reef fish can adapt to higher water temperatures
In a rapidly changing climate, the decline in animal populations i...
In a rapidly changing climate, the decline in animal populations i...
Coral bleaching threatens the diversity of reef fish
by DiveSSI - 16th May 2018
New research shows that global warming also affects fish that rely on corals
New international research led by PhD student Laura Richardson fro...
New international research led by PhD student Laura Richardson fro...
How do marine mammals avoid the diving disease?
by DiveSSI - 3rd May 2018
The lung architecture of deep-diving marine mammals is divided into two parts
Deep-diving whales and other marine mammals, as well as divers wh...
Deep-diving whales and other marine mammals, as well as divers wh...
Global warming is changing the Great Barrier Reef
by DiveSSI - 23rd April 2018
30 percent of the coral died during mass bleaching in 2016
A recent study, published recently in the online journal Nature, reveals that massiv...
A recent study, published recently in the online journal Nature, reveals that massiv...
Coral bleaching threatens the diversity of reef fish
by DiveSSI - 16th April 2018
New research shows that global warming also affects fish that rely on corals
New international research led by PhD student Laura Richardson fro...
New international research led by PhD student Laura Richardson fro...
Huge cold water coral mountains under water
by DiveSSI - 5th April 2018
International research team examines coral reefs off Mauritania
On a length of about 400 kilometres, the seabed in front of the coast of Maurit...
On a length of about 400 kilometres, the seabed in front of the coast of Maurit...
Starting coral restoration sooner or when will it be too late…?
by diveSSI - 27th February 2018
Many of us have witnessed with our own eyes
the threats coral reefs are facing today: pollution and destruction of reefs, coral
bleaching, t...
Deep-sea octopus: Dumbo filmed hatching
by DiveSSI - 23rd February 2018
Scientists examine a newly hatched dumbo octopus
With their big fins Dumbo octopods (Grimpoteuthis) remind of the giant ears of Disney's elepha...
With their big fins Dumbo octopods (Grimpoteuthis) remind of the giant ears of Disney's elepha...
Rising water temperatures change the habitats of lobsters
by DiveSSI - 22nd February 2018
American lobsters migrate to deeper waters and move northward
Rising temperatures at the bottom of the Atlantic force American lobsters (H. ame...
Rising temperatures at the bottom of the Atlantic force American lobsters (H. ame...
Diving safety and rescue
by DiveSSI - 12th February 2018
Stress & Rescue. Rescue Diver. Diving Safety & Rescue. Some names of different dive organisations for their “Rescue courses” that should h...
Mission to save river dolphins in Amazon
by DiveSSI - 9th December 2017
WWF expedition equips river dolphins with trackers for the first time
The river dolphins of the Amazon are extremely rare and are among the...
The river dolphins of the Amazon are extremely rare and are among the...
Freediving: apnea and meditation
by DiveSSI - 22nd November 2017
What's so cool about holding your breath?
My name is Nik Linder. I was a co-owner of a big dive shop in Freiburg. Judging by appearances, i...
My name is Nik Linder. I was a co-owner of a big dive shop in Freiburg. Judging by appearances, i...
Study identifies microbiome in whale blow
by DiveSSI - 20th October 2017
Drones used in collection of samples
A research group, together with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), has used drones to succ...
A research group, together with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), has used drones to succ...
Diving with risk
by DiveSSI - 5th October 2017
Kuredu Island in the north of Lhaviyani Atoll (Maldives), well known for its beautiful diving spots. The island is 150 km away from Male Airport and c...
Exposure to oil impairs behaviour of reef fish
by DiveSSI - 20th July 2017
Oil makes fish "drunk"
A new study has found that petroleum-based oil in seawater – even in small quantities – leads to risky behaviour...
A new study has found that petroleum-based oil in seawater – even in small quantities – leads to risky behaviour...
Buoyancy control
by DiveSSI - 29th June 2017
Diving skills for beginner and advanced divers
With this report on buoyancy control, we kick off a short series on skills and hope that you ...
With this report on buoyancy control, we kick off a short series on skills and hope that you ...
WWF publishes code of conduct for shark and ray tourism
by DiveSSI - 23rd June 2017
Many people think that running into a shark underwater is a horrible experience. However, more and more divers would regard such an encounter as the h...
Congratulations to the 2016 SSI Master Diver Challenge Winners!
by DiveSSI - 16th June 2017
We are pleased to announce Tom Lynch and Jody
Hart as the winners of our 2016 Master Diver Challenge! The next SSI
Master Diver Challenge drawing...
Growing corals along the Riviera Maya
by Carin - 6th March 2017
A
unique project has its headquarters in Puerto Morelos: scientists,
aquarists, local stakeholders and authorities work together to
restore Mexico'...
Southern Italy: Active tectonic plates puts region at risk
by DiveSSI - 22nd February 2017
International research team publishes latest seafloor maps
Tectonically, the Mediterranean is very active and faces the threat of natural ...
Tectonically, the Mediterranean is very active and faces the threat of natural ...
What you always wanted to know about coral reef restoration
by Carin - 11th January 2017
Things
don't look good for corals. With only a few truly healthy coral reefs
left and forecasts not getting any better, it may be a tight squeeze
f...
Earthquake gives rise to methane seepage at seafloor
by DiveSSI - 20th December 2016
Researchers publish findings after studying aftermath of 2010 earthquake in Chile
Most severe earthquakes take place beneath the seafloor....
Most severe earthquakes take place beneath the seafloor....
Great Barrier Reef suffers largest loss of corals ever
by DiveSSI - 2nd December 2016
Scientists have confirmed the largest die-off of corals at Australia's
Great Barrier Reef, with the northern part being the worst affected
area. Thi...
Magic nights of coral spawning
by Carin - 24th October 2016
On
certain nights, around full moon, corals have their tryst of love.
Diving on such a night is a lifetime experience and this is not
overstated at...
Join us on a coral journey
by Carin - 15th October 2016
On the tropical island of Curacao,
SECORE International's annual board meeting has just taken place.
Scientists, aquarium professionals and the memb...
Coral reefs need good bacteria to survive
by DiveSSI - 8th July 2016
Scientists investigate bacterial communities on reefs
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Coral reefs vulnerable to climate change
by DiveSSI - 29th June 2016
Global index of thermal stress has tripled since the late 19th century
Fish distracted by motorboat noise become easy prey
by DiveSSI - 25th April 2016
In areas where motorboats regularly operate, prey fishes have a higher tendency of being caught and eaten by other marine animals.
This was the concl...
Scientists explore new underwater volcano in submersible
by DiveSSI - 4th March 2016
A team of scientists embarked on a recent expedition off the coast of El Hierro to examine a new submarine volcano. The scientists, hailing from the...
WTO weakens dolphin conservation efforts in the US
by DiveSSI - 1st March 2016
Following a ruling by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) at the end of 2015, some tuna products in the US claiming to be dolphin-safe may turn out t...
Scientists develop digital method of mapping coral reefs
by DiveSSI - 9th February 2016
Climate change has affected many parts of the world, giving rise to ocean acidification in the oceans. Scientists have now developed a faster way of...
