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The World’s First Silent Liveaboard Is Here—and It’s Already Sold Out
No gear talk. No surface interval interrogations. Just you, the ocean and the sound of absolutely nothing. Enjoy this April Fool's take by the editors of Scuba Diving magazine.
Spike in Florida Manatee Deaths Draws Federal Government Scrutiny

At least 539 manatees died in Florida waters by mid-March, only 100 shy of the number that died in 2020. Cold water and lack of food availability are among the potential causes.

Scientists Discover Glow-In-The-Dark Sharks Off New Zealand

The bioluminescent species include the blackbelly lanternshark, southern lanternshark and the kitefin shark, the largest luminous vertebrate ever discovered.

‘Underwater Roombas’ Sweeping for DDT Barrels Off Catalina Island

The seafloor search for DDT barrels off the coast of California comes after the *LA Times* exposed an old chemical dumping ground in late 2020.

Forget Deep Dives. I Love Shallow Water Diving — And You Will Too.

Diving in shallow waters is great for underwater photography, new animal encounters and long dives.

Fiji Corals Recovering from Cyclone Beyond Scientists’ Expectations

Young coral colonies are proliferating and fish are returning four years after history’s strongest cyclone, according to dive surveys recently conducted by the Wildlife Conservation Society.

What It’s Like to Make a Big Ocean Discovery

ROV operator Jason Rodriguez shares what it was like to unexpectedly discover the longest animal ever recorded.

Dive Travel and COVID-19 Vaccines: What You Need to Know

What dive travelers need to know about COVID-19 vaccine requirements and travel restrictions for liveaboards and popular scuba diving destinations.