Although warming water temperatures get much of the negative press when it comes to our oceans, ocean acidification is wreaking havoc as well.
Conservation
The oceanic whitetip shark is the first to receive categorization as “threatened” in Atlantic continental United States waters
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary protects the only living barrier reef in the U.S. To dive it, choose an operator in the Blue Star program who promotes responsible and sustainable practices.
Microbeads do immense harm to the marine environment. Now, the U.K. microbead ban comes into effect, hopefully setting an example for the rest of the world.
An open-water dive instructor driving along the beach noticed large, dark shapes swimming close to shore and was shocked to discover mantas in Florida.
We all know by now the dangers that plastic debris poses to marine life. Help do your part to prevent this tragedy by getting rid of plastic in your life.
Kerstin Forsberg, co-founder of Planeta Oceano is passionate about saving Peru’s manta rays.
We’ve all seen images of an adorably puffed-up pufferfish, but in reality, divers and divemasters do real harm when they cause these fish to puff up.
Voracious crown-of-thorns starfish are dealing another severe blow to the already struggling Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
A proposed ocean corridor between Ecuador and Costa Rica would protect migrating endangered species.
A baby turtle gets turned around on a busy road in Grand Cayman, but never fear: A Good Samaritan is there to shepherd him to the beach and on his way.
A warmer external temperature means 99 percent of baby green sea turtles are turning into females, endangering the worldwide population
How do you disentangle a whale that’s become caught up in marine debris? With patience and a whole lot of training. And, most importantly — without ever getting in the water.
By now we know of the serious issues caused by plastics in the world’s oceans, but there is another problem facing the planet’s oceans: deoxygenation.
In sobering news, scientists report that coral reefs are bleaching every six years — four to five times faster than they did in the 1980s.
In this series of articles, we’ll profile conservation organizations focused on ocean protection. Today we’re chatting with Delphine Robbe from Gili Eco Trust.
Marine reserves around the world face unprecedented political and environmental challenges. Here are 10 of the top dive destinations supporting marine reserves.
The 2017 hurricane season dealt the Caribbean a severe blow. What are the diving and travel conditions like in the region, and how can you help it recover?