Malta launches consultation on 10-year National Fisheries Strategy – conservation & sustainability frequently used in text…
On 28 January 2026 the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights (MAFA) launched a Read More
Marine Biology
Course announced: The Coastal and Marine Habitats of the Maltese Islands
For the divers and general public a new short course has been announced which will Read More
New spot to report your alien sightings!
After a few months of refurbishment, the Spot the Alien page has been relaunched following Read More
Sharklab-Malta Bombs to Batoids booklet published
Last summer, Sharklab-Malta carried out a set of research dives at the Marine Protected Area Read More
FishID+ Malta by Bezz Diving and Bruno Pedreira
Recently, this PDF file with pictures and hyperlinks to additional information of many forms of Read More
Filfla results presented at the European Elasmobranch Association Conference, in Greece
Over several weekends this summer, Sharklab-Malta ran the “Bombs to Batoids” project with the assistance Read More
Time for some learning? BIO1100 – An introduction to Marine Biology
The Faculty of Science at the University of Malta announced that an intake is in Read More
Great Shark Snapshot (or rays mostly in our case)
Sharklab-Malta are invited the general diving public to participate in an international initiative aimed at Read More
Ambjent Malta offering free snorkel tours
Ambjent Malta is advertising free snorkel tours open for adults. Details below In English: Join Read More
Dolphins, whales, turtles, sharks, jellyfish blooms and alien species sighting reports – BICREF Form
Transport Malta has recently announced Local Notice to Mariners number 017 of 2024. The annual Read More
Marine Life: Electric Ray
Local diver Victor Micallef recently shared the following video with some information about the locally Read More
Topics in Marine Biology – UoM Course starting March 2024
The Department of Biology at the University of Malta is organising a short evening course Read More
Sea Slug – Tethys fimbriae
Professor Alan Deidun recently shared on social media a photo and sighting reported by local Read More
Moon Jellyfish
The below picture was snapped at the Cirkewwa Marine Park on the 1st day of Read More
ERA publishes summary of Sea Urchin study
Earlier this summer, the Government announced that a two-year moratorium was put into effect on Read More
Safeguarding the local sea urchin populations
In a sponsored article on Timesofmalta.com, ERA provides information about the importance of sea urchins Read More
Project Poseidon – reforesting Neptune Grass (Posidonia Oceanica)
Timesofmalta.com reports that a new project named Poseidon is starting off with the aim to Read More
European Barracuda
Post by Alan Deidun on Facebook on the 29/08/2023 The perfect predator….shoals of the largest Read More
Remora sighting
Remora are infrequently sighted along the Maltese coastline, but their presence normally is understood to Read More
Sea Squirt
Post by professor Alan Deidun on Facebook on the 28/08/2023
Mediterranean Cardinal Fish
Post by Professor Alan Deidun on Facebook on the 26/08/2023
Brown Meagre
Post by Professor Alan Deidun on Facebook on the 23/08/2023
Fried Egg Jellyfish
Post by Professor Alan Deidun on Facebook on the 21/08/2023
Goldblotch grouper
Post by Professor Alan Deidun on Facebook on the 18/08/2023
Popular Fish in the Mediterranean Sea
Book by Stanley Farrugia Randon and Robert Micallef From: https://bdlbooks.com/product/popular-fish-in-the-mediterranean-sea/
Other Fish in the Mediterranean Sea
Book by Stanley Faarrugia Randon and Robert Micallef From BDL books: https://bdlbooks.com/product/other-fish-in-the-mediterranean-sea/
Mediterranean Sea Fishes (Central Region)
Book by Rio Sammut From: https://maltaonlinebookshop.com/product/mediterranean-sea-fishes-central-region/ Classification . nomenclature characteristics . habits central information From Read More
Molluscs of the Mediterranean Sea
Book by Stanley Farrugia Randon From BDL books: https://bdlbooks.com/product/molluscs-of-the-mediterranean-sea/
The Marine Shelled Mollusca of the Maltese Islands
Book by C. Cachia, C. Mifsud, P.M. Sammut From: https://bdlbooks.com/product/the-marine-shelled-mollusca-of-the-maltese-islands/
Marine Biodiversity in the Mediterranean
Book by Stanley Farrugia Randon with the help of Marine Biologist Prof. Alan Deidun From Read More
Slender snipe eel – Nemichthys scolopaceus
A creature out of this world…the slender snipe eel..Nemichthys scolopaceus…a deep-water species recently caught in Read More
It’s not a scared Moray eel, but a Fangtooth Moray!
This moray eel does not look so pale because it got scared when it saw Read More
Berthella ocellata sea slug
One of the beautiful creatures that many of us miss on our dives. Berthella ocellata, Read More
July’s Plant of the month by the FoEM – Posidonia Oceanica – Neptune Grass
We stumbled upon this informative article about Neptune Grass by Friends of the Earth Malta. Read More
Marine life in the Mediterranean stamps
The Malta Independent recently announced that a set of stamps portraying Marine Life is being Read More
One small piece of net… imagine what happens with more!
Divers last Sunday on a boat dive at Dawra tas-Sanap, south east of Gozo came Read More
Mola Mola spotted near ROZI!
Impressive video shared by DiveSystems this afternoon of a Mola Mola right next to the Read More
Mermaid’s wineglass – Acetabularia acetabulum
The mermaid’s wineglass….one of the largest single-celled organisms around! The scientific name of this miniature Read More
Brown algal group Cystoseira
An indicator of healthy waters…..prairies of the brown algal group Cystoseira, which are sensitive to Read More
Mediterranean slipper lobster
An armoured tank underwater…..the Mediterranean slipper lobster (Scyllarides latus….xkall in Maltese)….this clumsy species makes up Read More
Box jellyfish season
It’s box jellyfish season….this species luckily is far LESS dangerous than its renowned cousin, the Read More
The mollusc which lost its shell…
Where’s your shell buddy? This is a nudibranch, a mollusc with no shell whose name Read More
Scorpionfish
Grumpy old Sam…..this is a fine specimen of red scorpionfish (Scorpaena scrofa), fully decked in Read More
Sea Urchin harvesting moratorium – fines starting at €500!
The Government announced through a press release by the DOI that Sea Urchin harvesting is Read More
Brittle star
Serpentine arms for walking around….this is a brittle star, a close relative of Starfish and Read More
Loggerhead turtle encounter
Loggerhead turtle encounter off the Maltese Islands….one of the 2 marine turtle species known to Read More
Dolphins ahoy!
Dolphins ahoy! Up and close with these graceful creatures in the south Comino Channel (Maltese Read More
Shark Pups released back into the sea
TVM provides a good article and footage of the 9 Nursehound Sharks release that was Read More
Compass Jellyfish
This Jellyfish surely knows its way about…..the compass Jellyfish….a rare visitor to Maltese waters and Read More
Turtle nest at Ramla l-Ħamra, Gozo
A turtle nest was discovered this morning at Ramla l-Ħamra in Gozo, the largest sandy Read More
Now you know… getting to know something more about marine life around us
Victor Micallef is a local diver with a keen interest in photography but also marine Read More
Shark release event sees 9 Nursehound sharks free, but also a suspended Gozo Ferry service.
What started off as another shark release of sharks hatched from dead shark’s eggs, a Read More
Hermit Crab
One can never be too cautious….stalked eyes and long antennae to sense and ‘taste’ one’s Read More
Sawback Angel Shark – caught as bycatch but released!
Marine Biologist Alan Deidun shared this picture of a Sawback Angel Shark who was caught Read More
Lesser amberjack
The lesser amberjack (Cervjola tal-faxxi; Seriola fasciata), a close relative of the amberjack (accjola) and Read More
Dolphins on the Faroud!
Absolutely lovely sighting, seeing these creatures so close to one of the best diving sites Read More
Seahorses at risk – Mgarr ix-Xini
The above picture and post explains it all. Seahorses getting decimated by indiscriminate anchoring. Mgarr Read More
Conservation objectives and measures for Malta’s marine Natura 2000 sites
Over the last few years, especially pre-pandemic, divers’ representatives and other stakeholders were consulted on Read More
Filfla and its Surrounding Waters
Join Clare and the AZAD team as they dive under the sea near Filfla, the Read More
TMI: Malta increases its Marine Protected Areas to 18
From https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-05-22/local-news/Malta-increases-its-Marine-Protected-Areas-to-18-6736252076 The 15th National Focal Points Meeting of the UN Protocol, focusing on Specially Read More
International Biodiversity Day: SEA MARVEL project continues marine research and monitoring
From Article by the Malta Independent The theme set this year for the international day Read More
Peak Octopus mating season
At this time of the year (spring to summer), it’s the peak octopus mating season. Read More
Moon Jellyfish sighting
Raniero’s Adventures shared the below post on Facebook with a sighting of the Moon Jellyfish, Read More
Headshield sea slug
It’s always great when you find a new species to you. A headshield sea slug, Read More
Barbed wire – the soft but still stinging type!
Professor Alan Deidun shared yet another unusual Jellyfish, courtesy of a report by Andrew Zammit. Read More
Corallo Project at Valletta until next Sunday
Interested in learning more about the Corallo Project and seeing Virtual Reality, Robots, Nature & Read More
Jellyfish in your plate or supplements?
Professor Alan Deidun in this interview on Malta Daily talks about ongoing research to find Read More
What the Devil… it’s Devil Rays!
An amazing sighting shared by Techwise Malta via Facebook – a beautiful encounter with Devil Read More
REWARD: Spot the Lionfish!
Keep your eyes peeled this summer, for the LIONFISH! The Spot the Alien Fish competition Read More
Dolphins deep-dive online course
Recently, divinginfo.mt attended a very interesting online session with Ms Patrizia Patti, who apart from Read More
Thousands of Harmless jellyfish wash up on Malta’s shores
From TimesofMalta.com Read more at timesofmalta.com
Environmental themed week by ATLAM
It was an environmentally themed last week at ATLAM Sub-Aqua Club as part of the Read More
Spot the Jellyfish is in a bit of a spot itself…
In a post on Facebook, Marine Biologist Alan Deidun anounced that the Spot the Jellyfish Read More
Malta Airport Foundation launches a video about the HMS Maori
The Malta Airport Foundation has launched its second video about wrecks around the Maltese Islands, Read More
Jawless Sea Lamprey
Marine Biologist Professor Alan Deidun recently shared the below Facebook post & picture of a Read More
Seahorse sighting
They are masters of camouflage, but also unfortunately very rare and an endangered species even Read More
Slow progress in protecting waters between Malta, Italy and Tunisia
Article by MaltaToday Informal discussions are still underway on the identification of a transboundary marine Read More
Department of Biology academics publish major review of Maltese fishes
Re-sharing from University of Malta Newspoint A major work on Maltese ichthyology has just been Read More
Dolphins, Whales, Turtles, Sharks, Jellyfish blooms, and Alien Species sighting reports
Transport Malta issued Local Notice to Mariners 18 of 2023 reminding that the Conservation Biology Read More
New fish species discovered in Malta – The Marbled Goby
From University of Malta Newspoint A new fish species has been recorded in Malta for Read More
‘Jellyfish Soup’: Annual Mass Spawning Arrives Early All Over Malta
From LovinMalta Heaps of huge jellyfish were spotted in Comino and all around Malta yesterday, Read More
New algae species recorded in Maltese waters
From University of Malta Scientific data about the molecular genetics of newly recorded algae from Read More
‘Eat alien shrimp,’ says marine expert
Timesofmalta.com reports that Oceanography experts are encouraging people to eat an alien species of shrimp Read More
Marine biodiversity photographic exhibition launched for Maltese schools
The University of Malta reported that the Interreg Italia-Malta SEA MARVEL project is sharing its Read More
Rare marine life found to thrive around sunken wrecks around Malta
Timesofmalta.com reports that scientists have discovered that marine life thought to be rare or on Read More
Shark Spotted off Delimara Bay
LovinMalta reports that fishermen have spotted a Shark (potentially a Mako Shark) off Delimara Bay, Read More
Fishermen save Dolphin from certain death
TVMNews.mt shared a video of Fishermen saving a Dolphin from certain death, after it had Read More
Octopus Fest – on a kitchen table
It is well known that these islands have a sizeable group of dedicated individuals who Read More
SIKKA get the green light!
NGO Żibel gets the green light to its Sikka Project – This project will see Read More
Code of Conduct to approach Cetaceans and turtles
Transport Malta issued Notice to Mariners 192 of 2022, in which a code of conduct Read More
The MAARES project delivers its first results
Timesofmalta.com reports that the MAARES project, co-funded by the MCST Space Fund Programme and Malta’s Read More
What can you see around our shores?
The below is a copy of a video collated by the Calypso Sub-Aqua Club and Read More
New fish caught in Mediterranean for first time
The University of Malta announced that a new fish for the Mediterranean – the white Read More
Environment: ‘Malta needs drastic measures to be taken now, not in 2050’
theShiftnews reports that initial reactions from environmental organisations to the National Strategy for the Environment Read More
National Strategy for the Environment launched for consultation
Timesofmalta.com reports that cleaner air quality, zero waste, thriving biodiversity, flourishing seas – these are Read More
Maltese Underwater Photographers in WikiLoves Earth Finals
Timesofmalta.com reports about the winners of the Malta edition of Wiki Loves Earth, the world’s largest Read More
‘Focus on innovative ways to safeguard marine biodiversity urgently needed’ – marine biologist
From The Malta Independent A new focus on innovative ways of reaching real sustainability and Read More
Rare bull ray spotted swimming in Maltese waters
From timesofmalta.com A rare and endangered species of stingray has been spotted in Maltese waters. Read More
Shipwrecks could act as benchmarks to measure marine litter
From the Malta Independent Exploratory workshops are being held to investigate the innovative idea of Read More
Alan Deidun Explains: First-Ever Marine Heatwave Currently Hitting Central Mediterranean
Isn’t the sea boiling enough at the moment for you to make tea with it? Read More
Żibel Recover 150-Metre Ghost Net With Dead Fish Attached To It From Malta’s Waters
From LovinMalta and Żibel Facebook Page NGO Żibel has once again outdone itself, with its Read More
Reclaiming our precious seabed, one net at a time.
From TimesofMalta In an opinion article on the Times of Malta, recently apppinted Parliamentary Secretary Read More
Betty Boo is being cared for by loving hands!
Nature Trust Wildlife Rescue Team wishes to thank Darshton and Andrew, who whilst on a Read More
New edition of Xjenza Online
From Times of Malta Articles about various research studies recently conducted in Malta on themes Read More
Cigar jellyfish (Olindias phosphorica)
From Prof. Alan Deidun’s Facebook Post The cigar jellyfish (Olindias phosphorica) makes its first appearance Read More
Rescued turtle released back into the sea after ten months of medical treatment
From Times of Malta A 20-year-old turtle was released back into the sea in Golden Read More
Fishes And Other Marine Animals by Mark Anthony Falzon, Patrick J. Schembri
Information from Malta Online Bookshop and University of Malta Fishes and Other Marine Animals of Read More
Joseph Borg | Liquidated Podcast
Professor Joseph Borg is an associate professor at the University of Malta specialising in the Read More
Corallo Project
Post and Video shared by Professor Alan Deidun on Facebook. “TIME TO WATCH! The CORALLO Read More
A Complete Guide On What You Should Do When You Spot Wild Dolphins In Malta
From LovinMalta With the summer season well underway, dolphin sightings, particularly of the bottlenose species, Read More
What to watch out for (apart from other Humans) when Diving or by the Maltese Islands’ seaside
From Maltatoday There are over 300 fish species and endless varieties of other marine species Read More
Malta should declare an ecological protection zone
From Times of Malta A recent appeal by the President of the Republic for better Read More
Cisk Lager supports clean-up campaign
From Times of Malta Cisk Lager is a proud supporter of Coast is Clear, an Read More
Eight sharks released into the sea
From TimesofMalta Children, parents, and divers all headed up to Ċirkewwa to watch as eight Read More
Museums equipped with technology aimed to create awareness about the Mediterranean sea
From TVM News By next year people will have a greater understanding of what’s in Read More
‘There are so many jellyfish that we need to eat them’
From the Times of Malta Turning jellyfish into a delicacy is one of the most Read More
Drop in sea temperature linked to jellyfish invasion
From Maltatoday An unexpected number of jellyfish in Maltese waters over the past few weeks Read More
Sharklab: Shark Release
From Facebook Read more at: Facebook Event Page
Lack of fish has turned Malta’s sea into ‘a beautiful cemetery’
From Times of Malta Scuba divers who have been visiting the island’s underwater dive sites Read More
More jellyfish are being spotted now because sea temperatures dropped in March – expert
From The Malta Independent We have been seeing more jellyfish in Malta’s waters lately because Read More