Mediterranean Stony Corals (Phyllangia americana mouchezii)
Phyllangia americana mouchezii, the Mediterranean Stony Corals (a.k.a. the Hidden Cup Corals or the Dark Colonial Coral), are an azooxanthellate coral found along the eastern coast of the Atlantic Ocean and parts of the Mediterranean Sea, also including the Maltese Islands. Phyllangia americana mouchezii is a subspecies of Phyllangia americana, which is very well distributed […]
Malta International Airport re-opens for tourists on 01 July
Great news! Malta International Airport will be open again from the 01st July, following its closure due to Covid-19. The first 18 countries that Malta will be opening its borders to are Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Israel, Cyprus and Italy (Sardinia & Sicily […]
Cave Spider Crab (Herbstia condyliata)
Herbstia condyliata, the Cave Spider Crab (a.k.a. the Wrinkled Spider Crab or the Red Spider Crab), is a marine crab species found all along the eastern coast of the Atlantic Ocean, coastal waters off western Europe and the entire Mediterranean Sea, thus also around the Maltese Islands. The genus name Herbstia was created by Henri […]
Tompot Blenny (Parablennius gattorugine)
Parablennius gattorugine, the Tompot Blenny, is a marine fish species of combtooth blenny from the north eastern Atlantic Ocean, coastal waters off western Europe, North Africa, the Mediterranean Sea and thus the Maltese Islands. The specific name was first used by Francis Willughby in 1688 after he had observed these blennies in Venice and heard […]
Starry Weever (Trachinus radiatus)
Diving into the Subtropical Depths: Unveiling the Enigmatic Starry Weever Beneath the azure waves of the Eastern Atlantic Ocean lies a mysterious creature known as Trachinus radiatus, or more poetically, the Starry Weever. This subtropical marine fish, a member of the weevers genus, captivates with its intriguing features and unique behaviors. Weevers, often mistakenly […]
Common Remora (Remora remora)
Remora remora, the Common Remora (a.k.a. Suckerfish, Shark-Sucker and Common Sucker) is a pelagic marine fish belonging to the family Echeneidae, that of ray-finned fish. This remora is commonly found in warm marine waters and have also been seen in the western Mediterranean Sea. In ancient times, the remora was believed to stop a ship […]
EUDI 2020
We would like to remind our Italian friends that Atlantis Gozo will be again at the EUDI 2020 Eudi Show in Bologna Italy at the BolognaFiere from the 28 February to the 01 March 2020. Our stand number is F64. Hope to see you there.
Broadnosed Pipefish (Syngnathus typhle)
Syngnathus typhle, the Broadnosed Pipefish is a marine fish in the family Syngnathidae, the same as seahorses. It is native to the Eastern Atlantic, Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Mediterranean Sea. It is common in the coastal shallow waters, usually on reefs with seagrass. This species is notable for its ‘broad’ […]
Boot Düsseldorf 2020
Boot Düsseldorf 2020, Halle 13 / A93 Wir sind auch wieder dabei und Ihr findet uns in der Halle 13 / A93 Bereich. Wir freuen uns auf Euren Besuch !!! 18 – 2020.01.26
Bluespotted Cornetfish (Fistularia commersonii)
Fistularia commersonii, the Bluespotted Cornetfish, also known as Smooth Cornetfish or Smooth Flutemouth, is a marine fish which belongs to the family Fistulariidae. This very long and slender reef-dweller belongs to the same order as the pipefishes and seahorses. The specific name honours the French botanist Philibert Commerson (1727-1773). The genus Fistularia belongs to the […]
