Having only learned to swim after being admitted to a marine science program, our June Sea Hero has since dedicated his life to coral reefs and their preservation.
Conservation
On April 5, 2024, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium responded to rescue a distressed smalltooth sawfish after someone called the sawfish
Spearing lionfish and feeding them to non-native predators has long been touted as a conservation-friendly solution to the invasive lionfish problem, but it can have serious consequences for divers
Recent Articles
Few creatures are more fascinating than cephalopods, with their unparalleled (and truly unique) methods for deceiving both predators and prey. It's these methods, in part, that make them the ideal subjects for your underwater photos.
Discover Isla de la Plata, a unique scuba-diving destination just an hour away by boat from the coast of Ecuador, where you can see whales, oceanic manta rays, whale sharks, sea turtles and sea lions.
On Australia’s most easterly point, Nguthungulli Julian Rocks is a lesser-known spot with some of the best diving in Australia.
In this edition of “Ask a Marine Biologist,” David Shiffman discusses polar gigantism.
Scuba divers love to share their favorite tips and tales from dive trips. Here’s how one diver learned she was on the right path when she encountered a dozen endangered sea turtles on a single dive in Panama...
Californian scientist David A. Ebert, an expert in searching for sharks considered extinct, explores the coasts of Ecuador and northern Peru in search of clues about the sharpfin houndshark (Triakis acutipinna), a shark species that has not been recorded for over 60 years.
Always wanted to explore a wreck, but not sure where to start? We've got tips on wreck diving from a pro that will have you down there (safely) in no time.