Increasing water temperatures can spell disaster for kelp, underwater sea forests that are home to hundreds of species. Spore banks actively work to rescue and regrow kelp in distress

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.

Since February 2023, record-high global sea surface temperatures have stressed corals, leading to a fourth global bleaching event. Fifty-four countries and territories spanning all ocean basins—Atlantic, Pacific and Indian—have reported severe coral bleaching.

Jessica Pate's dedication to conserving the majestic rays of Florida through identification and education make her this month's sea hero.

The organization ReShark works to help threatened shark populations bounce back in a unique way.

Sometimes, the hardest part about planning a dive trip is deciding where to go. These are the most exciting destinations at the top of our ever-growing must-dive list.

There's no question that most scuba divers share a deep-rooted love with the ocean. But are divers taking as many precautions as possible to protect the ecosystem they adore? This organization provides above-and-beyond training to help divers become as sustainable as possible.

Scientists from universities, institutions and state agencies are working to find the cause behind strange fish behavior and sawfish deaths.

Conservation work isn’t known for being glamorous, but sometimes it can be as dangerous as it is rewarding. Here’s what it takes to work in a herpetology lab, complete with freediving alongside animals that are 10 times more dangerous to dive with than sharks.