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Alexandra Gillespie

Alexandra Gillespie is a freelance writer that specializes in water and travel. Previously a digital editor of Scuba Diving magazine, her writing has appeared in Outside, NPR, National Geographic, and other national outlets.

Alexandra Gillespie Articles

My Octopus Teacher Nominated for Oscar

Nominated for Best Documentary, the Netflix film follows the enriching relationship between a man and an octopus, erasing the line between humanity and nature.

379 Survey Dives in 2020—COVID Can’t Stop This Bonaire Citizen Scientist

Cassandra Neal, 70, has conducted 370 survey dives for the nonprofit REEF since Bonaire’s borders closed due to COVID-19 last March.

Explore the Most Advanced Sub in the World with Augmented Reality

Limiting Factor is the first sub that can withstand the trench’s crushing pressure over and over. Augmented reality renderings of the sub let you explore it through your phone in your own living room.

The Race is On to Save Thousands of Endangered Sea Turtles from Texas Cold Snap

More than 4,000 cold stunned sea turtles have been pulled from the Texas waters, and power outages are limiting the ability to aid the injured.

Caribbean Scuba Shops Collaborate on Regional Reef Revival

More than 30 scuba shops across the Caribbean are working with the Perry Institute of Marine Sciences to study cross-island coral restoration.

Sea Hero Asha de Vos to Star in James Cameron’s Ocean Exploration Docuseries

Four world-class explorers will delve into the mysteries of the deep from the Bahamas to the Arctic in the latest James Cameron production.

The Most Popular Scuba Diving Stories of 2020

Unique animal encounters, practical tips and Florida diving dominated Scuba Diving magazine’s most popular stories of 2020.

Annual Coral Bleaching Likely This Century, Says UNEP Report

A recently released report from the UN predicts that, on average, coral reefs will experience annual severe bleaching by the middle of the century.

Dive Nonprofit Raises Over $20,000 for DAN’s Post-COVID Scuba Study

Dive into the Pink raised over $20,000 during its annual photo competition to support DAN’s study on returning-to-diving fitness after contracting COVID-19.