Presenting the 2017 readers choice awards for best macro scuba diving in North America.

A unique group of whales native to the Gulf of Mexico is one step closer to Endangered Species Act protections.

These baleen whales (*Balaenoptera brydei*) are closely related to blue and humpback whales.

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One diver, one giant Pacific octopus and a crazy scuba diving tale to tell for years to come.

The best year-round spot to see lemon sharks is Tiger Beach in the Bahamas, but these docile sharks can be found around the world.

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It seems a changing climate is inevitable, but one diver finds reason for hope.