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Whale shark season is coming up! We want to invite you to have this great experience with us and for this reason, we know that a thousand questions may arise, mainly for those who have never done [...]

Its scientific name is Carcharhinus leucas but it is also known as the Sardinian shark, lamia shark or Zambezi shark. It is also called “Bull Shark”, but it should not be confused [...]

Corallines (also called polyps) are small, soft-bodied organisms related to sea anemones and jellyfish. Corals live in tropical waters around the world, usually near the coast.     [...]

The diet of turtles depends on the environment in which they live and what species of turtle it is. Their diet varies from algae to squid, including jellyfish and shrimp. Sea turtles actually [...]

Modern industrial fishing, the kind of products that we find in a supermarket, is like a nightmare for the ocean. In fact, the technologies they employ were developed for war; radar, sonar, [...]

The main attraction of the Caribbean is what can be found in its nature. We have a wonderful ecosystem, which is why a large amount of tourism from around the world visits us every year. The seas [...]

One of the most elegant fish in the sea is undoubtedly the sailfish (Istiophorus albicans). There are 2 species of sailfish that we can find in the sea, one is on the Pacific side, its scientific [...]

One of the most emblematic sharks that exist nowadays is undoubtedly, the bull shark, (carcharhinus leucas). They’re a vital part of the marine food chain, which is why of extreme importance to [...]

Common name: Bull shark Scientific name: Carcharhinus leucas Type: Fish Diet: Carnivore Group name: School Average life span in the wild_ 16 years Size: 6 to 9 ft regular, max 12ft. Weight: 200 [...]

Whale shark Rhincodon typus is the biggest fish of the world. Despite their huge size, this specie are docile and cruise the world´s oceans looking for planktoon to feed. ¿Whale or shark? A Whale [...]

Hawksbill turtle Eretmochelys imbricata. Description: Is one of the smaller sea turtles, the head is narrow and the carapace has over-lapping scutes (scales) present with 4 lateral scute. [...]

Loggerhead Caretta caretta Description: Head is very large with heavy strong jaws. Carapace is bony without ridges and has large and rough scutes present with 5 lateral scute. Front  flippers are [...]

The whale shark Rhincodon typus is a type of carpet shark and the largest known fish species alive today, with a lifespan of about 70 years. Whale sharks are found in tropical and temperate [...]

The whale shark Rhincodon typus is the largest known extant fish species in the world, they can grow up to ¡18 meters! (60ft) They have a beautiful pattern of lines and spots on their skin which [...]

The word cenote comes from the Mayan D’zonot according to the pronunciation means “cavern with water deposit”. The cenotes are a unique component of several tropical ecosystems in the Yucatan [...]

Sea turtles been around since the late Jurassic, they have been swimming in the oceans of the world for more than 150 million years, and they existing still today. The coast and seas of Mexico [...]

Contoy island is one of the Mexico places that play an important part in the life cycle of many migratory birds that travel thousands of miles to visit this island each year. By understanding the [...]

By: Florencia Juarez A flock of sea birds eagerly watches from the sky waiting for the moment when the underwater hunt begins. A group of sailfish, 3 meters long, approach a ball of sardines. [...]

A female of approximately 40 years of age has reached her sexual maturity; her path has been located by a group of males that follow her to the surface, where she is breathing. Soon the courtship [...]

By: M. en C. Marisol Rueda Flores The bullshark (Carcharhinus leucas) is found in the waters of Quintana Roo from November to March. The females that congregate in Playa del Carmen, usually are [...]

By: M. en C. Marisol Rueda Flores When you come to Quintana Roo during the months of June to September, you have the wonderful opportunity to share with the whale shark one of the most exciting [...]

By: M. en C. Marisol Rueda Flores These charismatic animals have many threats in our state and the decrease of them is in your hands. In the water they face collisions with boats due to speeding, [...]

Although there are still many unanswered questions, scientific studies show that this species do migrate long distances and aggregates most likely due to high concentrations of food. Some studies [...]

There are many amazing creatures in our oceans, with different size, colors and with many functions within the marine ecosystem. Certainly, one of the most astonishing animals are sharks, and [...]

Sharks have been an object of urban legends that often come from silly Hollywood movies and TV shows, but also come from the ignorance of people towards nature and its role. Moreover, sharks [...]