A special bond forges between a new diver and their instructor; it can be so strong it inspires the student to one day become a teacher. Here's the story of one diver who did just that.
After being abandoned for 15 years, the oil rig platform MX-1 in Peru has become home to over 80 species of wildlife, benefiting the ecosystem, local fishermen, scientific research and tourism. However, it is now threatened by the need for removal and a lack of political will to avoid its destiny
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.