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Marine life
Species profiles and field notes.
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Species profiles and field notes.
01
Mangroves: The Unsung Nurseries of the Reef
Mangrove forests protect coastlines, sequester carbon, and serve as critical nursery habitat for reef fish. Lose the mangroves and you eventually lose the reef.
Nov 14, 2025
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Coral Polyps: The Animals That Build Reefs
A coral reef is built by tiny animals called polyps, each no larger than a centimetre, secreting calcium carbonate over centuries. Understanding how they live e...
Oct 24, 2025
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03
The Secret Life of Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish have three hearts, blue-green blood, and the ability to change colour in milliseconds. They are among the most cognitively complex invertebrates in t...
Oct 23, 2025
2 min read