Bethany Augliere is a marine biologist, conservationist and storyteller. She specializes in underwater photography and stories about the marine environment and wildlife.
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Where to see whale sharks, what they eat, best dive locations, and expert tips for sustainable encounters.
U.S. Navy Master Diver Ryan Crider shares what it takes to recover astronauts after splashdown, from years of underwater training and open-ocean rehearsals to the emotional moment Artemis II astronauts safely returned home from deep space.
Where to see ocean sunfish, what they eat, how many species exist, top dive destinations, and expert tips for unforgettable mola mola encounters.
New research shows that the antibiotic paste used to treat Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease does not appear to increase antibiotic resistance or seriously disturb the natural bacteria living on corals. That’s reassuring news for reef managers in Florida and the Caribbean working to protect vulnerable reefs.
A rare Florida cold snap left hundreds of juvenile sea turtles cold-stunned in shallow lagoons, prompting a rapid rescue and rehabilitation response that offers a rare look inside the delicate, hands-on process of saving turtles when winter temperatures plunge. This sudden freeze highlights why protecting sea turtles matters more than ever.
A dead manta washed ashore in South Florida, allowing researchers to confirm a new species. Named the Atlantic manta ray, it shares traits with other mantas, and its discovery is crucial for conservation efforts and protecting coastal habitats.
Increased great white shark sightings in Florida highlight conservation success, with juvenile sharks thriving thanks to protections and research efforts.
Once on the verge of extinction due to decades of rampant exploitation, the black sea turtle is making a comeback. Here's how these turtles came back from the brink.
Off the coast of Miami, divers are gearing up for a lionfish derby, organized for the first time by Diver’s Paradise, to help protect Florida’s marine ecosystems.