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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.

Austin Gallagher Receives Sea Hero Honors for Shark Conservation Work

Dr. Austin Gallagher has shaped global shark conservation for more than a decade. For his efforts, he has been named our July 2021 Sea Hero.

Lobster Diver Gets Temporarily Trapped in a Whale’s Mouth

New England lobster hunter Michael Packard accidentally got trapped in the mouth of a feeding humpback on a routine dive. He was released from the hospital that afternoon.

The Last Ocean: Saving the Ross Sea

Over just a few decades, climate change has transformed the very fundamentals of Antarctica's environment. We must find the will to save the Ross Sea.

Real Life Mermaids or Manatees and Dugongs?

How to tell the difference between a manatee and a dugong and where to dive with these underwater creatures.

Sea Sponges Have to Shed Body Parts to Move, Scientists Say

Arctic researchers documented lines of sponge skeleton along deep sea rocks, tracing sponge tracks.