Where’s your shell buddy? This is a nudibranch, a mollusc with no shell whose name literally stands for ‘naked gills’……these flamboyant species are favourites for underwater photography….this could potentially be Fjordia lineata, although caution is advised given the difficulty in pinning down the exact species for this group…photo courtesy of colleague Alessio Marrone…
Post by Alan Deidun on Facebook
From Times of Malta Scuba divers who have been visiting the island’s underwater dive sites for decades are noticing a dramatic decline in fish populations. Seasoned divers who have been inside every marine cave for many years say today’s underwater life is nowhere as glorious as it used to be. “I have a Dutch friend Read More
Raniero’s Adventures shared the below post on Facebook with a sighting of the Moon Jellyfish, as confirmed as well by Marine Biologist Prof. Alan Deidun in comments to the post. Have you ever seen one yourself? Prof. Deidun also gave more information on the species, highlighting that the species is pretty much innocuous too. Thanks Read More
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
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
Transport Malta issued Notice to Mariners 192 of 2022, in which a code of conduct issued by the Conservation Biology Research Group of the University of Malta on how to approach Cetaceans and Turles is brought to the attention of all mariners and the public.
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