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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.
Largest-Ever Coral Colony Recorded on Great Barrier Reef
A mother-daughter team of citizen scientists have discovered a coral colony roughly the size of a football field. It’s the largest colony ever recorded.
Study Reveals Jellyfish and Anemones Nap Just Like Humans
Even sea life needs a siesta. See what this means about the evolution of sleep.
The High Seas Treaty Is in Force: What It Means for Divers
The landmark international agreement seeks to halt biodiversity loss and marine degradation for over half the planet. Here's what it means for divers, oceans and economies.
Pirates of the Caribbean’s ‘Black Pearl’ Now Open to Divers
Get a taste of the pirate life off the coast of Florida. A famed ship from Disney's iconic pirate tales is now ready for divers to explore.
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-on process of saving turtles when winter temperatures plunge. This sudden freeze highlights why protecting sea turtles matters more than ever.
Industry Icon Georgienne Bradley Wants to Help You Save the Oceans
Georgienne Bradley is a diver, photographer, the director of Sea Save Foundation—a nonprofit that encourages divers and others to make a difference in marine conservation. Learn how this organization is making waves in ocean policy and how you can get involved.
Honoring Hyperbaric Medicine Pioneer Dick Rutkowski at 95
Honored for his pioneering work in hyperbaric medicine, Richard "Dick" Rutkowski, was honored with an Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences NOGI Award for Distinguished Service.