Marine Life 101 - for Divers Who Want to Know More Than Just Their Air Pressure
From Dive Tables to Fish Tales: Why I Started Angry Octopus Diving
After over 3 decades of diving and half of those teaching, I started to notice something: most students could calculate their surface intervals like pros but had no clue why that tiny fish was wiggling at a shrimp (they’re roommates, by the way). Most dive courses (like those from PADI and NAUI) teach solid safety skills, but not enough about what’s swimming around you, the interesting, wild marine life that makes diving magical. So I created Angry Octopus Diving – part marine biology, part scuba storytelling, and 100% more fun than your average dive manual. It’s for curious divers who want to understand the ocean, not just float through it.
What You’ll Find Here (Besides Ocean Organism Drama)
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Marine life facts for divers
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Fun/scientific explanations of ocean life
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Dive stories and instructor insights
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Posts that are “scuba training meets nature documentary”
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Fish recipes that will have your mouth watering
Recent Marine Life Posts from the Deep
1. Creature Feature: The Mantis Shrimp – The Technicolor Boxer of the Deep
Dive into the vibrant world of the mantis shrimp, a creature known for its striking colors and powerful punch. Discover why this little crustacean is a heavyweight champion of the reef.
2. Postcards from the Deep: Inside Vanuatu’s Underwater Post Office
Explore the quirky and fascinating underwater post office in Vanuatu. Learn how divers send mail beneath the waves and the stories behind this unique marine attraction.
3. Stop Touching Stuff, Captain Clutchy
A humorous yet important reminder about responsible diving practices. Understand the impact of touching marine life and how to be a respectful visitor in the underwater world.
4. Octopuses Are Smarter Than My Ex
Uncover the surprising intelligence of octopuses through entertaining anecdotes and scientific insights. This post combines humor with fascinating facts about these clever cephalopods.
Dive In With Me
“Do you have an odd fish question? Want an article about a specific marine life character? Let’s connect.”