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-
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Few divers would give up the chance to swim with the two largest fish in the sea—whale sharks and basking sharks. Here's where to make it happen.
One travel-weary diver finds respite on a weeklong liveaboard trip. On the agenda: snorkeling with humpback whales in Silver Bank, a protected breeding area.
After sea star wasting disease wiped out more than 90 percent of the ocean's wild sunflower sea star population, divers brave the cold Alaskan waters to find traces of the remaining population.
In this edition of “Ask a Marine Biologist,” Dr. David Shiffman discusses a challenging environment for marine life.
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Discover how to ethically (and legally) swim with wild dolphins. Learn about respecting their space and behavior and choosing responsible tour operators to ensure both your safety and the well-being of these marine mammals.
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.