A special bond forges between a new diver and their instructor; it can be so strong it inspires the student to one day become a teacher. Here's the story of one diver who did just that.
Some shark populations have decreased by 70 percent. The oceanic whitetip shark experienced the greatest decline, losing 98 percent of their population in just 60 years.
Extractive activities would not be permitted if the underwater forest is protected as a a National Marine Sanctuary, but research and recreation could continue.