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Ocean Advocate Jessica Cramp is Honored for her Work Protecting Sharks

This scuba diver has dedicated her life to conservation work in the South Pacific and was instrumental in the development of the Cook Islands Shark Sanctuary.

Photography Tutorial: How To Get Better Shark Photos Underwater

Wide-angle lenses, fast shutter speeds and good spatial awareness all are key in capturing great pictures of sharks.

Is It Ever OK To Touch A Shark While on Scuba or Freediving?

Shark Angels founder and shark activist Julie Andersen shares why you should do as she says — and not as she has done.

Ocean Planet: Saving Cocos' Sharks and Turtles

Divers are drawn to Cocos Island as if on a pilgrimmage, but this teeming biodiversity hotspot is threatened by illegal fishing. Learn what you can do to help.

Lemon Sharks Facts and Information - Divers Guide to Marine Life

Facts and information about lemon sharks: habitat, conservation status, diet, where to see them and more.

Top 10 Wreck Dives of North Carolina

For centuries, the waters off the Outer Banks of North Carolina have claimed hundreds of vessels. Here are the best shipwrecks for divers in the Tarheel State.

Dive with Giants: The Caribbean's Big Animal Encounters

Where can you dive or snorkel with big animals in the Caribbean? Here are some of the best encounters with sharks, whales, and a host of other pelagics.

Discovery Channel's Shark Week Links We Like

Duuuun-dun. Duuuun-dun. Here comes Shark Week! The Discovery Channel's [Shark Week](http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/) is an annual August event that shark lovers crave. Ahead of this year's Shark Week festivities, we've pulled together a list collection of shark videos and other shark stuff from _Scuba Diving_ and our partners.

Shark Saver Julie Andersen Honored for Protecting Sharks Worldwide

Julie Andersen believes all divers can develop the communication and advocacy skills to become guardians for sharks.