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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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PADI AWARE Announces 2022 Marine Conservation Grant Recipients

The organization is supporting coral restoration, marine protected areas, vulnerable species and more.

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This Book Is Here to Convince the World Sharks Matter

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