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Video: Expedition Team Reaches 460-foot Depth on Texas Cave Dive

A team of scientists led by leading cave biologist and Texas A&M Galveston professor Dr. Tom Lliffe recently explored the depths of Phantom Springs Cave, Texas, reaching depths of 460 feet on their seven-hour expedition, with no end in sight.

Cook Islands Declares World's Largest Shark Sanctuary

With the new protection, the South Pacific nation has ended commercial shark fishing and banned the possession, sale and trade of all shark products in more than 756,000 square miles of ocean.

Cleaning up the seas: Soap bottles made from ocean plastic

Introducing the world's first bottles made with a blend of recovered ocean plastic.

Jill Heinerth Awarded $5000 as 2012 Oris Sea Hero of the Year

Cave diver and filmmaker Jill Heinerth will use her prize to expand on her _We Are Water_ documentary and water advocacy project.

Making the Most of Your Day on a Dive Boat

Simplify, organize and have fun! Here are six tips to make your day on a dive boat a success.

Getting the Shot: Photographer Lea Lee in Egypt

Photographer Lea Lee discusses how she got this fantastic shot of a school of Indian mackerel in Egypt.

Soup’s Off! China to Ban Shark Fins at Banquets

In a move that could ultimately have a huge effect on global efforts to halt the appalling practice of shark finning, China has announced a ban on shark-fin soup at state functions.

Oris Kittiwake Watch Supports Divers in Grand Cayman

Island Companies, Oris team up to donate proceeds of watch sales to Cayman Island dive operators.

Should Surface Marker Buoys be Mandatory?

One author says dive-training agencies should teach SMB use, not mandate it, while another says you never really know when you might need it