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Whether you're a scuba diving enthusiast, an adventurer, a naturalist, aquarist, a
scholar or a virtual traveler, CoralRealm
offers you marine life feature articles, species descriptions, professional underwater
photography, video clips and other resources that you won't find on any other
web site!
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CoralRealm is supported entirely by
members who pay an annual fee.
A membership is just $29.95 and for a limited time, we're offering non-expiring memberships.
Your membership will not expire and is for unlimited access to all of our unique content.
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The membership process takes less than 5 minutes using our secure online application
form and payment system. You'll have immediate and full access to all of our
unique content!
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Here's a summary of
CoralRealm
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7000+ Professional UW Photos
by the World's Top Photographers
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Professional underwater photographs and video are the centerpiece of our web site.
We have top underwater photographers from around the world contributing to our marine life
encyclopedias, feature articles and photo galleries. Their work has been published in
books, scientific publications, magazines and other media. Some of our contributing
photographers include: Roger Steene, Kelvin Aitken, Jack Randall, 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 Fishes and
Shark & Ray Searchable Encyclopedias
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| Our Marine Life Encyclopedias
of reef fishes, sharks and rays are searchable by common, scientific or family name. Each of
the 1150+ species profiles include photos and information on: size, distribution, habitat,
reproduction, feeding, behavior, diver interaction, and the best places to see. We include
photography tips on selected species. There's also clickable ocean map that you can use to
locate species by region.
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In-Depth Feature Articles on a
Variety of Marine Life Subjects
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CoralRealm contains more than 2,800 pages of information. You'll find in-depth feature articles
on a variety of marine life subjects. These original articles explore rare and unusual marine life,
fish behaviors, sharks, strange invertebrates, soft and stony corals, and other topics we're sure
you'll find both educational and entertaining. You'll also find original photos, video clips and
illustrations to help you learn.
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CoralRealm University -
A Fun and Interactive Way to Learn
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CoralRealm University Online, an extension of CoralRealm.com,
makes learning fun and challenging.CRU
Online utilizes a variety of interactive
presentation formats including slide presentations, video clips, and
feature articles written by subject matter experts. CRU provides a goal and a reward
for student achievement. A point system allows students to earn a variety of degrees
starting with the most basic and moving up to more advanced degrees. And here's the best
news: there's no additional fees for courses at
CRU Online!
It's all included in your annual CoralRealm.com membership!
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Rare, Exotic and Unusual
Marine Life Presentations
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The coral reef ecosystem is filled with hundreds of rare and unusual "critters"
that many people have never heard of -- or seen before. In our Critter Hunt section, we
present images and descriptions of marine life that you'll find to be almost "alien" in appearance
and behavior. And, if you're a diver, you'll find tips and techniques on becoming a great critter hunter!
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Quicktime Video Clip Library
See Rare and Unusual Behaviors!
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We have a marine life video clip library on the web! Our current library contains more than 100
individual clips totaling more than 241 Megabytes. Our library includes clips of schooling
hammerheads, shark feeding, giant manta rays, feeding eagle rays, the rare and exotic flamboyant
cuttlefish, frogfish luring, strange mantis shrimps and much more.
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Your Personal Life-List -
Select and Maintain Your Favorites!
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Create and maintain your own custom list of marine life. You can use the "Life List" tool for researching marine life you've
photographed, species you want to see on future dive trips or to list species you've seen on past dives. If you're an
aquarist, you might use the list as an inventory of species in your tank. You can also use it as a handy quick reference
to locate biology and behavior information about the species in your care. As a member, your personal, password protected,
"Life List" is maintained in our database for your access at any time.
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Dive Destination Designer -
Find Your Perfect Destination!
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Our Destination Designer is the best way to find a dive destination that matches
your skills, abilities, and marine life preferences. We help you match your preferences
with possible dive locations worldwide.
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Member Testimonials -
Our Satisfied Members Say It Best!
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| Read comments from many of our satisfied members.
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You can also become a supporter of CoralRealm
by sending us a printed copy of our application form
and payment by regular mail!
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