Since February 2023, record-high global sea surface temperatures have stressed corals, leading to a fourth global bleaching event. Fifty-four countries and territories spanning all ocean basins—Atlantic, Pacific and Indian—have reported severe coral bleaching.

Bonito, Brazil is a growing hot spot to dive with anacondas. A snake nicknamed Ana Julia was well-known to the local community. She was recently found dead leaving locals, scientists and filmmakers wondering how she died.

Individual divers from 14 countries across the world were awarded grants and scholarships by the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) to advance their careers through education, financial and career assistance.

Scientists from universities, institutions and state agencies are working to find the cause behind strange fish behavior and sawfish deaths.