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Great White Shark Tagged Off Florida Coast Amid Surge in Sightings

Increased great white shark sightings in Florida highlight conservation success, with juvenile sharks thriving thanks to protections and research efforts.

Conserving the European Lobster

Since 2000, the National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow, Cornwall, has championed the European lobster by crafting creative ways to collaborate with locals to implement conservation efforts.

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.

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How Drowning Convinced This Diver to Save the Sea

A near-death drowning prompted Meemakshi Poonath to advocate for oceanic sustainability, starting with a concert to push for non-fishing zones in Europe.

U.K. Divers Plant Five Acres of Seagrass Seeds to Restore Vital Habitats

A team of divers with Project Seagrass collected seed from Dale Bay for this site, and are planning a similar initiative in North Whales.

Misdirected Sexual Attraction to Blame for Sea Snake ‘Attacks’ on Divers, Study Shows

Highly venomous olive sea snakes most often "attack" divers during mating season, chasing them and sometimes even biting them, in what might be a case of mistaken identity.

First Complete Map of World’s Shallow Tropical Coral Reefs Published—And It Tracks Bleaching

The world's first complete map of nearshore reefs aims to enable decision-makers access to real-time data to inform management.

IUCN Red List Update: Tuna on the Rise, Sharks and Rays Sparse

Tuna, historically overfished, are on the road to recovery, but more sharks and rays are now listed as threatened with extinction, according to this month's IUCN Red List Update.

More than Jaws: Hollywood at Large May Be Spreading Fear of Sharks, New Study Finds

Ninety-six percent of the films included in the study represented sharks as potentially threatening to humans.

Giant, 400-Year-Old Coral Found in Great Barrier Reef

The 34-foot coral was discovered in the Great Barrier Reef near Orpheus Island off Queensland, Australia by citizen scientists.