Learn more about how one rescue diver–turned-conservationist is working to bring a thriving sea otter population back to the Oregon coast.
Conservation
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.
Increased great white shark sightings in Florida highlight conservation success, with juvenile sharks thriving thanks to protections and research efforts.
Recent Articles
In this edition of “Ask A Marine Biologist,” Dr. David Shiffman answers a popular question about our beloved apex predators of the sea.
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.
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.
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.
In this edition of “Ask A Marine Biologist,” Dr. David Shiffman discusses one of the internet’s favorite deep-sea weirdos.
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.