A creature out of this world…the slender snipe eel..Nemichthys scolopaceus…a deep-water species recently caught in Maltese waters….thanks to Clayton Carabott for the photo….
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Alan Deidun in Facebook Post
The lesser amberjack (Cervjola tal-faxxi; Seriola fasciata), a close relative of the amberjack (accjola) and native of the west Atlantic (Caribbean sea, etc)……the species was first recorded in Maltese waters almost 20 years ago and it frequents lampuki floats…thanks to Gabriel Bugelli for the video! Spot the Alien Fish campaign….. Post by Alan Deidun on Read More
Interested in learning more about the Corallo Project and seeing Virtual Reality, Robots, Nature & Science come together? Professor Alan Deidun announced that a stand about the project is setup at the Greenfest in St. George Square, Valletta until next Sunday 7 May. Maybe time to see some greenery meet also the blue!
It is well known that these islands have a sizeable group of dedicated individuals who practice spearfishing. This website is not at all against such practices, within the limits of the law. Spearfishing in fact, can be practiced in most areas of the Maltese Islands, except in conservation zones few other restricted areas. There are Read More
The below is a copy of a video collated by the Calypso Sub-Aqua Club and presented at the Science in the City festival in September 2022 as part of an exhibition about diving in Maltese waters. But if you want a fish ID guide, we can recommed FishID+ Malta by Bezz Diving and Bruno Pedreira Read More
This Jellyfish surely knows its way about…..the compass Jellyfish….a rare visitor to Maltese waters and kicking a nasty punch (as its a close relative of the mauve stinger)…..thanks to Philip Spiteri for the great photos…..Spot the Jellyfish campaign Post by Alan Deidun on Facebook
During our dives and whilst travelling from site to site, you may see some interesting marine life which is also interesting for academic researchers. We include below some information as to who is interested in getting to know about some special marine life. Alternatively, if you can’t choose, or wish the sighting to be shared Read More