The Coral Triangle represents the center of the world’s marine biodiversity, and yet it covers only 1.6 percent of the planet’s oceanic area.
Conservation
Three illegal trawlers caught in May off the coast of South Africa highlight a worldwide problem when it comes to global fishing.
This June, the U.K.’s Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is challenging environmentally-conscious members of the public to give up single-use plastic. Can you do it?
On the heels of the indefinite closure of Koh Taichai in Thailand, with the exception of a few deep dive sites, comes news of 10 more dive site closures.
We’ve all seen the haunting images of seabirds and turtles hopelessly ensnared in the plastic rings used to bind six packs. But now a Florida-based brewery is working on a solution.
“Resilience” has become a buzzword when it comes to the future health of coral reefs, but how exactly can you help in the face of climate change?
The news about plastic in the ocean is unrelentingly bad, and although it’s difficult not to become overwhelmed by the scale of the problem, there are developments afoot to address it.
A ban on microplastics throughout the EU would represent a great win for oceans and marine life.
Although SeaWorld has pledged to stop breeding orcas, what will happen to the ones remaining in captivity is up in the air.
Scientists think that greenhouse gases and subsequent global warming are intensifying the devastating effects of this year’s unusually severe and long-lasting El Niño.
A recent study shows that protecting parrotfish populations might be the key to preserving Caribbean reefs.
Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. How should divers ensure that they do more help than harm when they visit coral reefs?
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 bring you to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
After two years of scientific study and political discussion, the Ecuadorian government has announced the creation of a new marine sanctuary in the Galapagos.
Climate change continues to threaten coral reefs with mass bleaching. What can divers do to help protect them?
After much campaigning by activists and continued negative press, SeaWorld has agreed to end its controversial captive orca breeding program.
As divers, we’re lucky to witness the wonders of the underwater world, but we also see firsthand the damage that’s being done to our oceans. We can all do our part to help by becoming environmentally conscious, not just when we dive, but on dry land, too.
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 bring you to Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, off the coast of Georgia.