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6 Animal Encounters to Add to Your Bucket List

There's no bigger thrill than seeing one of your favorite marine animals in person ... in their actual habitat.

Erika Lopez Named 2024 Sea Hero of the Year

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.

The Future of Diving With Great White Sharks

Cage diving with great white sharks has come under fire in recent years.

Recent Articles

How Accessible Are Marine Biology Careers for Disabled People?

You do not need to be able to scuba dive for a career in marine biology, but there are ways for the field to improve inclusivity.

Massive "Sea Dragon" Fossil Discovered in the UK

The ichthyosaur, excavated throughout August and September 2021, is the largest and most complete specimen ever discovered in the U.K.

Tracking Endangered Whale Sharks with eDNA

On Australia's Ningaloo Reef, researchers and Australia’s richest man are using environmental DNA to unlock the mysteries of the world's biggest fish.

Ocean Warming Could Lead to Smaller Fish, New Study Finds

Ocean warming puts fish are at risk of becoming smaller due to the lower oxygen content of warm water, reports a new study.

Sea Lions Use Whiskers Like Humans Use Fingertips, Scientists Find

Sea lions use their whiskers in “task-specific” ways, adjusting the specific way they’re moved depending on what they intend to discover about a particular object.

How Smart are Octopuses? Are Other Marine Animals Smart?

Dolphins aren't the only animals that use tools — octopuses and otters do too.

Pioneering Explorers Sylvia Earle and Mireya Mayor on How Exploration Powers Conservation

The pioneering scientists sat down with Scuba Diving magazine to share lessons from their lives in the field.