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Marine Life

6 Animal Encounters to Add to Your Bucket List

There's no bigger thrill than seeing one of your favorite marine animals in person ... in their actual habitat. These animals earned top marks on PADI Club members' must-see list—here's where to find them.

3 Nearshore Habitats to Dive

When most people think of scuba diving, they imagine the vast, deep blue open ocean, a topical coral reef or perhaps a jungle-like kelp forest. While those more commonly explored waters certainly have their magic, nearshore dives offer a unique and captivating experience that's not to be missed. Learn about the seagrass fields, mangroves and sponge grounds--all shallow dive sites waiting to be explored.

Getting to Know Greenland's Frosty Critters

West Greenland is where letters to Santa wind up every year, but it's not in some workshop where you'll find the magic. The real gifts are below the water's surface.

The Power of Alaska's Salmon Forest

Every year, spawning salmon return to the same spot in Alaska as a part of their final act—here's what happens

The Future of Diving With Great White Sharks

Cage diving with great white sharks has come under fire in recent years. After the wake of Isla Guadalupe’s shark tourism closure, one diver journeys to South Australia, the birthplace of great white cage diving, in search of an ethical model for encountering the awe-inspiring species.

The Enduring Anemone-Clownfish Connection

There's much more to the relationship between an anemonefish and a giant sea anemone than a sense of camaraderie. Here's how they keep each other alive.

Saving Indonesia's Endangered Sharks

Scalloped hammerhead sharks and wedgefish are facing extinction, partly due to being caught and sold for their fins. This program gives local fishermen incentive to set those species free.

Exploring the Falkland Islands' Flourishing Kelp Forests

On a recent expedition aboard the National Geographic Endurance, one diver explores the lush biodiversity in the Falkland Islands' surrounding waters.

Why Do Fish Travel in Schools?

When survival is the goal, greater security comes with numbers. Here, we're taking a closer look at schools and shoals—plus, we'll tell you how to capture the best underwater photos.