Although the headline may sound alarmist, scientists say that large marine species are indeed most likely to die first in the current (human-caused) mass extinction.
Conservation
The Atlantic Ocean’s first marine reserve is the latest in a series created by President Obama.
A great white shark nursery discovered in New York may help researchers shed some light on the ocean’s most elusive apex predator.
This year’s El Niño is wreaking havoc on weather around the world. Here’s one eyewitness account to the effects.
Although only a meager three percent of the ocean’s waters are protected, President Obama’s recent expansion of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument in Hawaii is a welcome addition.
Cressi is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and that called for something special. Follow along on the epic Galapagos Evolution expedition.
Although seeing a whale shark in the wild is on the bucket list for many divers and snorkelers, our chances to do so may be dwindling.
If your next vacation involves the ocean, consider how supporting marine protected areas will help safeguard the environment for years to come.
This year, Scuba Diver Life is partnering with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to bring you images and stories from each of the United States’ 11 dive-able marine sanctuaries. This month, we’ll visit Monitor National Marine Sanctuary.
A company from Norway is waging war on so-called “ghost nets” on the island of Malta.
Japan is not the only nation to ignore the moratorium on international whaling: Norway kills more whales each year than both Iceland and Japan combined.
In this series of articles, we will look at conservation organizations focused on ocean protection, and what you can do to get involved.
Long associated with South African waters, the iconic great white shark may be facing localized extinction.
After a protracted legal battle, a federal appeals court in San Francisco has ruled that the low-frequency active sonar used by the U.S. Navy constitutes a violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Plastic pollution poses one of the greatest threats to the marine environment, but one Oregon non-profit is turning this trash into art.
Your dive daydreams probably include a beautiful coral reef, but next time you’re imagining your next scuba vacation, take a moment to consider the mangroves.
Even the deepest reaches of the ocean aren’t immune from human pollution, discovered during two deep-sea expeditions.
On World Oceans Day, Shell Canada announced the donation of 30 offshore oil permits to the Nature Conservancy of Canada.