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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.

Conserving the European Lobster

Since 2000, the National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow, Cornwall, has championed the European lobster by crafting creative ways to collaborate with locals to implement conservation efforts.

Recent Articles

Do Sharks Sleep? The Surprising Truth About Shark Rest Patterns

In this edition of “Ask A Marine Biologist,” Dr. David Shiffman answers a popular question about our beloved apex predators of the sea.

Saving the Sharks With Art

Sharks may be fierce predators, but they're also among the most misunderstood animals, often portrayed as mindless killers. This project aims to dispel that myth through art and education.

What 50 Years of Shark Surveys Have Revealed

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science shark survey is the world’s longest-running fishery-independent shark population survey. Here’s what they’ve learned in 50 years.

Conservationist and Retired U.S. Navy Diver Les Burke Named May '25 Sea Hero

After a storied three-plus-decade career in the U.S. Navy, where he became the first Black Navy diver to complete the Navy's Deep Sea Salvage program, among other accolades, this month's sea hero now devotes his time to educating the next generation of divers.

Are Blobfish Real? What to Know About This Odd-Looking Creature

In this edition of “Ask A Marine Biologist,” Dr. David Shiffman discusses one of the internet’s favorite deep-sea weirdos.

Understanding the Mantis Shrimp's Bullet-Like Punch

The mantis shrimp may be small, but it packs a powerful punch—literally. Now, scientists finally have a better understanding of how these tiny crustaceans protect themselves from their own power.