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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.

Erika Lopez Named 2024 Sea Hero of the Year

The activist and conservation champion plans to use the award money for critical tools to combat illegal fishing in the protected waters around Malpelo, Colombia.

The Future of Diving With Great White Sharks

Cage diving with great white sharks has come under fire in recent years.

Recent Articles

What Are the Best Schools to Study Marine Biology?

In this edition of “Ask a Marine Biologist,” Dr. David Shiffman gives aspiring marine scientists things to consider when looking for in a college or university.

7 Liveaboards to Book if You Love to Learn

Liveaboards provide unique opportunities for immersive diving experiences. These expeditions take things one step further and invite guests to participate in marine research while they explore.

8 Best Places for Shark Encounters

Sharks have the innate ability to stir up a wide range of emotions in people, with fear being the most common. But there's much more to these fascinating creatures than is portrayed on the big screen.

The Newest Marine Sanctuary Beckons Wreck Divers to Explore the Great Lakes

Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary, designated this summer, offers cultural and historical diving gems.

Why Do Sea Turtles Return to the Same Beach?

In this edition of “Ask a Marine Biologist,” Dr. David Shiffman answers a question about sea turtle natal homing.

What the New Olympics Judges' Tower Means for Tahiti's Coral Reefs

In the months leading to the 2024 Olympics, conservationists have raised alarms about the construction of a new judges' tower and its potential to harm local reefs. Here's how locals are mobilizing to protect it.

How Maui's Wildfire Ash Impacted Local Reefs

When wildfires tore through Maui in 2023, among the devastation was toxic ash that poured into the ocean. Now, scientists are studying its impact on marine life—and how to counteract it.