During its evolution, the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas ... (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala), closely resembles the reef's rocky, algae- and coral-encrusted bottom, where it lies in wait for ...

Swimming with sea turtles offers a unique opportunity to interact with marine life in their natural environment. These gentle ...

For example, hawksbill turtles eat lots of sea sponges, which would otherwise out-compete reef-building corals. So the turtles help to protect the coral reefs, which are crucial for the survival of ...

Coral reefs are some of the world's most diverse ecosystems. Despite making up less than 1% of the world's oceans, one ...

Sheltering everything from microscopic food to fish for turtles, it was a whole ecosystem in itself.' The giant Turbinaria coral going into Hintze Hall has been in the Museum for 150 years 'Human ...

and fringing coral reefs. Rock wallabies scamper on granite boulders. Koalas forage in eucalyptus trees. Echidnas, black flying foxes, brushtail possums, and over 180 species of birds can also be seen ...

“We know from scientific findings that a thriving coral reef ecosystem supports a healthy ... Norashimah, who is also a sea turtle egg collector for the Johor Fisheries Department, said her ...