April 30, 2013 | 131 notes
Photo of the Day: The journey begins with a long swim
Photo by Christopher Doherty (North Palm Beach, Florida); Juno Beach, Florida
November 15, 2012 | 44 notes
The Beauty Beneath the Ocean Surface
Over 70% of our planet is covered by water but it’s easy to forget how amazing the world is beneath it all. I hope this video inspires others to respect nature.
Video by: Sarosh Jacob
Ed note: How a ball of yard and the work of more than 800 people could save endangered sea life.
October 31, 2012 | 99 notes
What happens underwater during a hurricane?
Some studies conducted in the Caribbean Sea have shown that in the year following a hurricane, coral cover is reduced by 15-20% (more or less, depending on the intensity of the hurricane) in the affected areas. There are several factors that go into the negative effect on coral: 1) the turbulent water breaks it, 2) the days of muddied water reduces the amount of sunlight reaching the algae in coral tissue, 3) the fine suspended particles clog the pores, and 4) the tremendous amount of rain reduces the salinity of the shallow ocean in the immediate area which can stress coral.
