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
Dick Rutkowski looks back on a career immersed in dive science, including new hyperbaric chambers and his launch of the first-ever recreational nitrox certification.
An ancient culture hangs in the balance as divers in northern California try to save kelp forests, home to the Pacific coast’s iconic and decimated abalone.
A new study finds the US is the largest creator of plastic waste and among the leading nations for generating plastic waste in coastal environments.
Training, gear and travel tips that cater to the specific needs of differently-abled divers.
Three PADI dive centers in Malaysia tied for first place in the annual Green Fins Awards for dive operators with the lowest environmental impact.
The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act would halt new oil and natural gas leases offshore and mandate path to offshore wind farms.
Lost tourism revenue is hurting marine protected areas around the world. Ocean experts say this is a reason to increase government investment in nature reserves.
Co-owners of Jack’s Diving Locker used federal COVID grants to repair Hawaiian boat moorings and offer scholarships to a new youth ocean camp.
New book alert! A Field Guide to Blackwater Diving in Hawai’i explores the creatures lurking beneath the surface of Kona’s oceans at night.