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Johnston Atoll

What is a Coral Reef Made Of

A coral reef is made of thin layers of calcium carbonate Coral reefs at Johnston Atoll in the North Pacific. Stony corals (or scleractinians) are the corals primarily responsible for... Read More

Are Starfish really fish?

Sea stars, commonly called, "starfish," are not fish There are approximately 2,000 species of sea star, all of which live in marine waters. Sea stars live underwater, but that is... Read More
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Traditional beach 'palapa' on Isla Mujueres.

Exploring Mexico's Coasts

Exploring Mexico’s Pacific and Caribbean coasts     View gallery When people think Mexico, many see  golden sand, blue water and green palms. Hundreds of beaches fit this bill: some near-empty... Read More

Are Mermaids Real?

    Mermaids — those half-human, half-fish sirens of the sea — are legendary sea creatures chronicled in maritime cultures since time immemorial. The ancient Greek epic poet Homer wrote of... Read More
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SwimFit - Pre Swim Warm Up Tips

Before you start your swimming session, you need to know your body is ready for the challenges ahead. You should plan a warm up, and stretch every time you exercise.... Read More

About Synchronised Swimming

ABOUT SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING   Can you imagine running for up to five minutes while performing acrobatics, holding your breath, looking graceful and having to keep in time to the music... Read More
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Best Waterproof Make Up

BEST WATERPROOF MAKE UP As much as beach bumming is about being one with nature, we always want to look our best on holiday (hence the various pre-trip fitness regimes... Read More

Beach Games for Thrill Seekers - Ultimate Frisbee

FOR THRILL-SEEKERS: Ultimate FrisbeeOk, so we may be using the term ‘thrill-seekers’ loosely, but ultimate it certainly is. Possibly the most popular game for beach-lovers, there is even a governing... Read More
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Beach Games for the Escapist

FOR THE ESCAPIST: Digging to Goa(unless you are in Goa, in which case you’ll be digging somewhere else) A favourite pastime of Joey Tribbiani in Friends, digging a huge hole in the sand... Read More

The THONG THROW for Lazy Beach Bums

FOR LAZY BEACH-GAMERS: Thong throwNo effort required. Grab your Havaianas, give one to your mate and see how far you can lob each flip flop. The winner buys the first... Read More
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