A recent reinterpretation of China’s criminal law by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress has made it illegal to consume parts from any of the species included on a list of 450 rare or endangered animals.
2014 June
This is the 42nd of our scuba cartoon series by Jerry King. Let us know what you think and submit your own if you have any! Don’t forget to share with your diver friends!
As divers, we all too often witness the effects of marine pollution firsthand; sadly, even the world’s most remote dive destinations usually bear some evidence of human contamination.
Many people, including some divers, consider jellyfish to be just blobs of slime —annoying at best, dangerous at worst.
Our planet is changing, and the oceans are no exception. These five factors are causing an impact today, and will continue to do so in the future.
There are millions of leisure divers, average people who undertake the sport for the fun, the experiences, and the challenges that it provides.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will take more action against invasive species, especially lionfish.
Many scuba newbies find mask clearing very tricky at first. Often they rush through this skill during their entry-level training, hoping to get it over with as soon as possible so that they won’t have to do it again.
Pharmacies can be hard to find in popular dive spots, so pack a good first-aid kit
The enlargement of the National Monument would not only make it the largest area protected from fishing and energy exploration in the world, but would also double the total globally protected ocean area.
For many divers, available air dictates the length of the dive more than any other factor. Now is the time to learn how make your air last longer for longer dives.
It was rumored that the starfish were ill; that something was eating away at their limbs, leaving them disfigured or dead.
If you own scuba equipment, knowing how to properly take care of it after a dive is crucial.
Being cold is usually unpleasant, but when it comes to diving, being cold can be dangerous, too.
Since many of the world’s dive sites are only accessible from boats, most divers will experience this style of diving at some point.
In 1963, legendary oceanographer Jacques Cousteau led a team of explorers to the bottom of the Red Sea to conduct an experiment named Conshelf Two.
Buying your own dive gear is a big step for most divers, who will, at some point, have to decide…
