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Marine Conservation

Diving for a Cause: How to Support Marine Protected Areas

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.

Carl Charter Named April Sea Hero for Making the Underwater World Accessible to Nondivers

More than 30 years of marine conservation work led PADI Pro Carl Charter to shift his focus to what really matters: marine education, and creating opportunities for everyone to experience the beauty and wonder of the ocean.

How Common Are Stranded Sharks Like the Frozen One in Cape Cod?

In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers questions recently sparked by a frozen shark found in Cape Cod.

Could You Live Underwater for 100 Days? One Man Is Attempting To Do So, for Science, Medicine and Ocean Conservation

Undersea explorer and educator Joe Dituri sets out to break the Guinness World Record for the longest underwater habitation while conducting groundbreaking research in biomedical and marine science.

Scientists Discover Surprising News About the Fate of Coral Reefs in the Tropical Pacific Ocean

University of Miami researchers report that some coral reefs in the tropical Pacific Ocean could defy projections of imminent extinction thanks to their ability to adapt to changing conditions.

Nancy Caruso Named Sea Hero for Dedication to Ocean Restoration Work

For her dedication, many talents and passion for restoring species in her local community, Nancy Caruso is our March Sea Hero.

I'm From the Shark Bite Capital of the World. Here's Why I Love Diving with One of Nature's Most Misunderstood Predators

Alexandra Owens used to be scared of sharks—terrified actually. Once she learned to dive, the fear slowly put itself to rest. Here's her story.

50 Years of Garbage and We Still Don’t Know What to Do

In 1972, scientists discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch; today, we’re still struggling under the weight of our trash and we're still adding to it.

Shark-Diving Hot Spot Isla Guadalupe Permanently Closed

For years, Mexico’s Isla Guadalupe has been a dream destination for shark lovers. That dream is no more; the Great White cage diving hot spot has been permanently closed to tourism.