Why Florida Sea Turtles Are Turning Into “Chilly Popsicles” During a Rare Cold Snap
A rare Florida cold snap left hundreds of juvenile sea turtles cold-stunned in shallow lagoons, prompting a rapid rescue and rehabilitation response that offers a rare look inside the delicate, hands-
Sea Otter Conservationist Chanel Hason Named July '25 Sea Hero

Learn more about how one rescue diver–turned-conservationist is working to bring a thriving sea otter population back to the Oregon coast.

Best Destinations for Healthy Marine Life

We asked, and our readers told us: These three locations earned top marks for their healthy marine life, something every diver wants when they splash down.

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47 Groups to Support if You Want to Save the Ocean

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Video: Tahiti's Friendly Dolphin Brings Her Baby to Play With Scuba Divers

Some lucky scuba divers get a personal visit from Tahiti's friendliest dolphin in this video.

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Sea Hero Dr. Charles Beeker Honored for Preserving Shipwrecks in the Caribbean

*Scuba Diving's* Sea Heroes program awards conservationists around the world. Charles Beeker preserves shipwrecks in the Caribbean.

Photographing Crocodiles in Mexico

Underwater photographers and scuba divers flock to Mexico's Banco Chinchorro to meet American crocodiles. Are you ready?