There's no bigger thrill than seeing one of your favorite marine animals in person ... in their actual habitat.
Conservation
The activist and conservation champion plans to use the award money for critical tools to combat illegal fishing in the protected waters around Malpelo, Colombia.
Cage diving with great white sharks has come under fire in recent years.
Recent Articles
In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers questions recently sparked by a frozen shark found in Cape Cod.
Undersea explorer and educator Joe Dituri sets out to break the Guinness World Record for the longest underwater habitation while conducting groundbreaking research in biomedical and marine science.
Underwater photographer Patrick Webster encourages viewers to take a closer look at creatures while diving or even in their favorite photos.
University of Miami researchers report that some coral reefs in the tropical Pacific Ocean could defy projections of imminent extinction thanks to their ability to adapt to changing conditions.
Alexandra Owens used to be scared of sharks—terrified actually. Once she learned to dive, the fear slowly put itself to rest. Here's her story.
In 1972, scientists discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch; today, we’re still struggling under the weight of our trash and we're still adding to it.
In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers one of the most-asked questions about sharks—are they mammals, fish, or something else?