When filling out forms in a browser (and this applies everywhere on the internet) it is always a good idea to copy/paste your text in a text editor before pressing a submit button. Especially when writing long stories, it can be a real setback if the submission of the info doesn't work. If a connection times out, or a browser crashes, all your fine input is gone. If you copy it into memory or in a text editor first, you can easily copy it into the form again later.

When using the advanced search form, we recommend that you try a wide search first, so specify as little criteria as possible, before narrowing down the results. This way you can avoid missing a good spot. The more criteria you set, the smaller the chance of getting divebases back. However, try to avoid searching on all animals for all regions, since this will put a heavy workload on the server.