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Sea Otter Conservationist Chanel Hason Named July '25 Sea Hero

Learn more about how one rescue diver–turned-conservationist is working to bring a thriving sea otter population back to the Oregon coast.

Best Destinations for Healthy Marine Life

We asked, and our readers told us: These three locations earned top marks for their healthy marine life, something every diver wants when they splash down.

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.

Recent Articles

CORAL Club: How South Florida High School Students Advance Local Conservation

The CORAL club at Miami’s South Broward High School is helping students get scuba certified while conserving coral reefs.

When Life Gives You Lionfish, Make Carpaccio!

In Barbados, the local community works together to keep lionfish off the coral reefs and on the menu.

How Dr. Ayana Johnson Went from Unable to Equalize to Changing the World with Scuba Diving

Dr. Ayana Johnson on how she used diving to shape public policy around the world, how diving informs her climate solutions, and what divers can do to help the ocean.

Epic Whale and Dolphin Encounters

When and where to go snorkeling with five species of whales and dolphins.

Five Female-Founded Dive Businesses Focused on Sustainability

In celebration of PADI Women’s Dive Day, we talked to a selection of inspiring female-founded dive businesses that are leading the way with sustainable dive gear for women.

SharkSchool Teaching Aims to Capture the Minds and Hearts of the Post-Jaws Generation

SharkSchool Teaching was designed as a simple way for an ordinary person to translate science for kids.

What Is the IUCN Red List?

The IUCN Red List is a collection of the best available scientific data analyzed and summarized by an international team of experts—such an assessment is not an opinion and not a guess. But such an assessment does not carry the force of law, and IUCN Red List Endangered status doesn’t mean the same thing as being considered endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.