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Alexandra Gillespie

Alexandra Gillespie is a freelance writer that specializes in water and travel. Previously a digital editor of Scuba Diving magazine, her writing has appeared in Outside, NPR, National Geographic, and other national outlets.

Alexandra Gillespie Articles

How Dr. Ayana Johnson Went from Unable to Equalize to Changing the World with Scuba Diving

Dr. Ayana Johnson on how she used diving to shape public policy around the world, how diving informs her climate solutions, and what divers can do to help the ocean.

Travel Experts’ Advice for Long-Distance Travel During COVID-19

Travel experts advise reading all of the fine print, packing your patience and face masks, and continually monitoring the global situation if you’re planning a long-distance trip during the coronavirus pandemic.

How Project Aware Is Protecting Sharks and Rays on a Global Scale

Project Aware amplifying diver voices to secure sustainable trading regulations for sharks and rays around the world.

PADI Travel to Mitigate Dive Travel’s Carbon Footprint with Seagrass

PADI Travel will help divers support the Ocean Foundation’s SeaGrass Grow initiative to reduce the carbon impact of dive trips booked through the company.

What It's Like to Get Scuba Certified During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Getting PADI scuba dive certified during coronavirus is not only possible, but a blast thanks to the spirit of local divers.

Coral Restoration Nursery and Dives to Launch in Islamorada

A new coral restoration project is launching in Islamorada thanks to a partnership between Mote Marine Laboratory, I.CARE and Bud N’ Mary’s Marina.

Safety Tips for Diving During COVID-19

Advice from PADI and DAN for how divers can get back in the water safely during COVID-19.

Eight Dives You Can Do to Heal Coral Reefs

Power coral recovery when you dive with any of these reef restoration initiatives.

Meet the Marine Biologist Making Urban Oceans a Climate Asset

Dr. Ayana Johnson is on an ever-evolving mission to use the oceans to improve society and heal our climate. Her next challenge: using urban coastlines to slow climate change.