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Organizations Divers Should Know: The International Seabed Authority

Learn about the United Nations body that controls deep sea mining

Economist Turned Conservationist Muditha Katuwawala Named May Sea Hero

Sri Lankan conservationist’s group mobilizes and educates volunteers to address marine environment concerns in his home country.

How Marine Animals Are Playing a Vital Role in Saving Our Planet

In honor of Earth Day, here's a roundup of marine animals that help us fight climate change and help the entire planet.

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.

Meet 5 of the Ocean’s Most Clever Tricksters

These April Fools’ Day marine pranksters mimic, hide and otherwise disguise themselves on April 1 and every day of the year.

A Titanic Finding: What It’s Like to Discover a Deep Sea Reef

During a 2022 Titanic Expedition, researchers made a thrilling discovery near the infamous wreck: a never-before-seen deep-ocean rocky reef.

Czech Freediver Achieves Remarkable Feat with Record-Breaking Dive in Frozen Swiss Lake

A 40-year-old Czech freediver has broken the world record for diving beneath ice to a depth of more than 164 feet without a wetsuit.

What Every Diver Needs to Know About the High Seas Treaty

Good news for ocean biodiversity and those whose lives (and hobbies!) depend on the health of the sea – United Nations members have agreed on an unprecedented treaty to protect nearly two-thirds of the open ocean.

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.