Having only learned to swim after being admitted to a marine science program, our June Sea Hero has since dedicated his life to coral reefs and their preservation.
Conservation
On April 5, 2024, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium responded to rescue a distressed smalltooth sawfish after someone called the sawfish
Spearing lionfish and feeding them to non-native predators has long been touted as a conservation-friendly solution to the invasive lionfish problem, but it can have serious consequences for divers
Recent Articles
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, these tips and tricks will help you create stunning images of these underwater wonders.
A quick guide on Marine Protected Areas and Marine Reserves for divers who want to make a difference. These vital areas provide habitat protection, increased species diversity and excellent diving opportunities.
The Galapagos Islands are not just famous for their shark-filled waters; they also boast some of the highest levels of endemism on earth. Find out what unique animals you can dive with in this remote island chain.
These April Fools’ Day marine pranksters mimic, hide and otherwise disguise themselves on April 1 and every day of the year.
During a 2022 Titanic Expedition, researchers made a thrilling discovery near the infamous wreck: a never-before-seen deep-ocean rocky reef.
Groupers have been a favorite fish since the pioneering days of diving. Widespread in the tropics and subtropics, they are slow-moving, curious and intelligent, and many are highly colored. Their big eyes and rubbery lips give them a cartoonish charisma. Groupers are long-lived and can become so infatuated with divers that they follow them closely— much to the enjoyment of any shooter.
In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers questions recently sparked by a frozen shark found in Cape Cod.