coral reefs
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Angelfish: Bright Blues and Graceful Swims
Among the most conspicuous fish of shallow waters of tropical coral reefs, angelfish stand out with their angular bodies, striking colouration, mesmerising patterns, and long, graceful fins
Species
Into the Depths
Filmmaker Samreen Farooqui has returned to the Andaman Sea year after year, but this time, its different. Joined by marine biologist Diksha Dikshit, she embarks on a series of dives, including a breathtaking descent at night. Between excursions, through free-flowing conversations, they unravel the hidden web of underwater life — creatures that form networks, forge alliances, and help each other in their struggle for survival.
Video
Christmas Tree Worms: Facts, Marine Habitat, Food
Everything you need to know about theses dazzling, filter-feeding marine creatures
Infographic
Sea Spa: Why Fish Need a Good Clean Up
Like humans, many fish and aquatic invertebrates also enjoy spa-like treatments. Meet the clients who want to get rid of itchy body parasites and cleaners who are happy to oblige.
Multimedia
Development Plans Threaten Ecology of Lakshadweep
Proposed large-scale beachside tourism and infrastructure development may aggravate climate change-related disasters
News
Life After Dark: The Night Shift on a Coral Reef
Diving once the sun has set reveals a star-studded canvas of nocturnal life that rivals what you might imagine lives in outer space
Wild Vault
Gulf of Mannar’s Corals Endangered by Marine Debris
Abandoned nets, plastic fish traps, ropes and lines make corals susceptible to injury, fragmentation, and disease, say researchers
Conservation