CoralRealm is an international
community of members from 22 foreign countries and
27 different states. We're a place where people with a passion for marine life and
nature come together.
Whether you're a scuba diving enthusiast, an adventurer, a naturalist, aquarist, a scholar
or a virtual traveler, CoralRealm
offers you access to marine life education topics and professional underwater photography
that you won't find on any other web site!
CoralRealm is a cross
between a marine life magazine (e-zine), a marine life identification guide, a
research library, and dive travel planner. It's a place where you can stop by and
hang out with your fellow marine life and scuba diving enthusiasts.
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1000+ Professional Underwater Photographs
Professional underwater photographs and video are the centerpiece of our web site.
We have top underwater photographers from around the world contributing to our presentations.
These photographers have published their work in books, magazines and other other media. Some
of our contributing photographers include: Roger Steene, Robert Myers, Fred Bavendam,
Bob Halstead, John Hoover, Denise and Larry Tackett, Paul Humann, Scott Michael and
Rudie Kuiter. All photos are Copyright © by the photographer
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Reef Fish and Shark Identification - Species Profiles
Our database of reef fish, sharks and rays is searchable by common, science
or family name. Each profile includes photos and information on: size, distribution,
habitat, reproduction, feeding, behavior, diver interaction, and the best places to see.
We also include photography tips on selected species. There's a clickable ocean map
that you can use to locate species by region.
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Feature Articles on a variety of Marine Life Subjects
We offer in-depth feature articles on a variety of marine life subjects. In these
original articles we explore rare and unusual marine life, fish behaviors, sharks, strange
invertebrates and corals as well as other topics that you will find both educational and
entertaining. We always try to include original photos, video clips or other illustrations to
help you learn more.
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Rare, Exotic and Unusual Marine life Presentations
The coral reef ecosystem is filled with hundreds or rare and unusual "critters"
that many people have never seen or read much about. In our Critter Hunts we present
images and descriptions or marine life that you'll find to be almost "alien" in appearance
and behavior. Join us on a Critter Hunt.
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Quicktime Video Clip Library
We have one of the largest marine life video clip libraries
on the web. Our library includes clips of schooling hammerheads, shark feeding,
giant manta rays, feeding eagle rays, rare and exotic flamboyant cuttlefish,
frogfish luring, strange mantis shrimps and more.
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Your Personal Life-List
Create and maintain your own custom list of marine life. It's maintained
in our database for you to access any time you want.
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Dive Destination Designer
Our Destination Designer is the best way to find a dive
destination that matches your skills, abilities, and preferences. We help you
match your preferences with possible dive locations worldwide.
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No flashing banner ads and sponsor links
We do not accept paid advertising. We are entirely supported by your membership.
Compare your membership to CoralRealm
to supporting public television, radio or "pay-per-view" programming. No commercials.
No advertising. No bias. Just high-quality, scientifically accurate, educational and
entertaining content for you to enjoy.
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CoralRealm.com.
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