Press Release JAKARTA, May 22, 2026 – An international collaboration led by Indonesian scientists has discovered a new way to detect walking sharks in the waters of Raja Ampat without the need for diving or nocturnal reef surveys: by simply collecting a few liters of seawater. This environmental DNA (eDNA)-based method is capable of tracing the genetic material left behind by sharks,... Read More →

The Reef-Guardian association, is a licensed German non-profit that aims to promote the protection of marine flora and fauna, with a focus on coral reefs. Its activities include environmental education to advance understanding of the ecological importance of tropical coral reefs, as well as the initiation of local projects to conserve and improve the condition of reefs while providing... Read More →

As a marine life photographer I often find myself searching to identify and understand the life cycle of marine flora and fauna.  As most of you know, this can be a frustratingly time-consuming endeavor.  I’m always thrilled to discover a new resource.  I just found a fantastic new one! Founded in 2000 by a group of enthusiastic reef keepers, Reeflex.net was originally conceived to... Read More →