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In Search of Leafy Sea Dragons

Masters of disguise, the leafy sea dragon is one of the trickier ocean critters to spot. Here's why these mythical-looking animals dazzle us—and how to take the perfect photo.

Find the Best Places to Swim with Whales

Certain destinations that will boost your chances of seeing these gentle giants in the water.

In the 2021 Ocean Olympics, These Marine Animals Take Gold

Meet the fastest, strongest, and most enduring animals in the ocean.

WATCH: Friendly Dolphin Puts on Show for Lucky Divers

The young dolphin spent an entire dive dazzling divers in the Bahamas.

For The Love Of Sharks: What I Learned During a Week at ‘Shark School’

During a six-day shark Field School in Miami, learning how to perform a shark biopsy and draw its blood (for science) turns this diver into a stronger ocean advocate.

What it’s Like to Tag a Shark

Here’s what it takes to tag 22 sharks in two days, and how shark tagging helps scientists protect them.

Snorkeling with Baja’s Mobula Rays

Mobula ray populations are declining worldwide. Here’s how to leverage your tourist dollars and join a citizen science expedition to help save the rays.

Scuba Diving Lizards Use Rebreather-Like Bubble to Breathe Underwater

The lizards, which are several species of anoles, have evolved to breathe underwater by recirculating air into a bubble that clings to their snouts for minutes at a time.