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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What Is the IUCN Red List?

The IUCN Red List is a collection of the best available scientific data analyzed and summarized by an international team of experts—such an assessment is not an opinion and not a guess. But such an assessment does not carry the force of law, and IUCN Red List Endangered status doesn’t mean the same thing as being considered endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.

Denise Herzing Earns Sea Hero Honors for Bahamas Dolphin Research

For her work as founder and research director of the Wild Dolphin Project, Denise Herzing is honored as the July 2020 Sea Hero.

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These six dive destinations feature healthy coral reefs and offer hope for the future of our oceans.

Seven National Parks with Great Scuba Diving

A guide to the best national parks for scuba diving from Maine to Florida to Alaska.

Sharks4Kids Encourages Bahamian Students to Become Shark Conservation Leaders

Sharks4Kids takes students in the Bahamas shark diving to inspire the next generation of shark conservation leaders by fostering a connection with their local marine life.

Three Ways Researchers are Using Drones to Protect the Ocean

From 3D mapping to monitoring shark migration patterns, drones are being used more than ever to assist researchers and marine biologists around the globe.

Koh Phi Phi Divers Partner with Local Community to Clean Tonsai Bay During COVID-19 Lockdown

Over one-hundred volunteer divers, representing twenty-six countries and nearly every dive center on the island came together for the Phi Phi Cleanup Project 2020.