Researchers have found a new hybrid species of shark in Australian waters that may be better adapted to climate change
Marine Species
Last week, the deep-sea exploration team aboard the E/V Nautilus brought the world’s cutest squid to our attention. What have they found now?
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.
Earlier this week, scientists from the research ship E/V Nautilus posted a video of what cyberspace is now calling the world’s most adorable squid.
Elephants and some primates have been observed to mourn their dead, and a new study suggests at least seven different cetacean species do the same.
Facial recognition is often thought to be an exclusive characteristic of animals with advanced intelligence, but a new study shows that fish possess this skill as well.
It’s easy to overlook the ocean’s smallest crustaceans when you’re on the hunt for the big boys. But not seeking out the fascinating mantis shrimp on your next dive would be a big mistake.
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.
Long associated with South African waters, the iconic great white shark may be facing localized extinction.
Made even more popular by the movie “Finding Nemo,” the iconic clownfish is one of the most frequently seen fish when diving in the Indo-Pacific and Red Sea. Although they’re quite common, they’re no less fascinating.
Each winter, thousands of melon-sized crabs crawl across the sea floor in Port Philip Bay, Victoria. Here’s what you need to know to check it out.
No matter if you’re a novice or a pro diver, shark protection should matter to you. Sharks are in trouble the world around, and participating in the AWARE Shark Conservation Specialty (as a student or instructor) can help spread the word.
Iconic, gigantic, graceful, stunning, majestic — these are only a few of the superlatives used to describe manta rays. How much do you know about these gentle giants?
On April 24th, researchers aboard the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Okeanos Explorer discovered a new psychedelic jellyfish drifting in water some 2.3 miles deep.
One of the island nation’s most famous landmarks has lost an alarming number of jellyfish.
It’s always a treat to see an expertly camouflaged frogfish on a dive. What makes these eccentric little fish so appealing?
The blue-ringed octopus, or BRO for short, tops the list of the critters sought out by macro photographers. There are approximately five to 10 different species inhabiting the oceans, but they are most famous for being the only lethal octopus known to man.
Divers who have been lucky enough to see a mola mola underwater don’t soon forget the experience. And despite the animal’s size, mola mola — also known as moonfish and ocean sunfish — are not easy to spot.