Coral Heads

Virtually Exploring Coral Reefs

Most people today start with the internet and begin their searches virtually. They use websites such as CoralHeads.com to find information on coral reefs. On our website they can find more resources pertaining to coral reefs. We share websites, photo sites, and video streaming services like YouTube that host information on coral reefs.

Video Documentation of Coral Reefs

Video has been one of fastest growing methods when searching for coral reefs. The down side is that the majority of the coral reefs have yet to be documented on video. Multiple organizations are taking on this task of documenting the coral reefs. We are excited to a part of the growing industry of companies documenting coral reefs as well as man made artificial reefs and the many shipwrecks on the seafloor.

Saltwater Coral Reef Aquariums

Maintaining specimens in saltwater coral reef aquariums has been a mainstay of researching corals. The saltwater reef tank industry has exploded over the past 30 years. With new and inventive ways to care for corals this method has exposed an all new research platform in an entertaining way. Now it is possible to have a reef tank in your home and see how they grow.

Snorkeling / Freediving / Scuba Diving

Researching the shallow reefs by way of snorkeling / freediving / scuba diving. Getting wet, going underwater, and seeing the coral reefs up close and in-person. Putting on a mask and being fully emerged in the living ecosystem has a much greater impact than any video will ever show you.

Underwater Drones / ROVs

Going deeper in harder to access areas with underwater drones / ROVs (remotely operated underwater vehicle). Scuba diving has it’s limits and ROV’s are breaking them. They can go where divers cannot.

Submersibles / Submarines

Manned vessels like submersibles / submarines is for the next level adventurer. The leading submersible companies, like Triton Submarines, are breaking all types of barriers when it comes to deep sea exploration. They have created submersibles that are launched from support yachts and research vessels that can reach the bottom of the ocean anywhere on earth. These submersibles are available to the public!

3D Multibeam Imaging and Scanning Sonars

Research of our oceans using 3D multibeam imaging and scanning sonars project an all new way for explorers to see the seafloor. Seafloor bathymetry maps are helping the ecosystem in many ways. One of which is the ability to study the migration of fish not only from one region to another, but also daily up and down in the water column.

Eco-Tourism

Eco-Tourism combines many of these opportunities to be utilized together. Coral Heads is anticipating the growth of eco-tourism to build year upon year. We are staging our company to be in the forefront as each of these opportunities present themselves to our members.