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Rescued Sea Turtle in Florida Keys Euthanized Due to Tumors Caused by Pollution

Divers helped rescue a sea turtle in the Florida Keys and then, because of pollution, they had to euthanize her.

The Reef-World Foundation Names Most Eco-Friendly Green Fins Dive Operators

Three PADI dive centers in Malaysia tied for first place in the annual Green Fins Awards for dive operators with the lowest environmental impact.

Sri Lankan Scientist Asha de Vos Earns Sea Hero Honors

Sri Lankan scientist Asha de Vos, founder of her nation’s first marine conservation research and education nonprofit, discovered a nonmigratory population of blue whales, the planet’s largest animal.

ScubaLab First Look: Garmin Descent Mk2i Dive Computer

The new watch-style air-integrated Mk2i dive computer adds to Garmin’s growing lineup of innovative products helping divers above and below the water.

House Bill Aims to Shift New Offshore Energy Projects from Drilling to Wind

The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act would halt new oil and natural gas leases offshore and mandate path to offshore wind farms.

Tourism Restrictions Strain Marine Protected Areas Amid Global Push for Expansion

Lost tourism revenue is hurting marine protected areas around the world. Ocean experts say this is a reason to increase government investment in nature reserves.

SeaLife Launches New Underwater Housing for iPhone

SeaLife is introducing a new compact and lightweight underwater housing for Apple’s iPhone.

Scuba Diving's 2021 Readers Choice Awards Rank the World's Best Diving

For the 2021 survey, nearly 6,000 divers weighed in on their picks for the world’s best scuba diving destinations, resorts, operators and liveaboards.

Focusing on Ocean Health and Community Pulls Hawaiian Dive Shop Through Pandemic

Co-owners of Jack’s Diving Locker used federal COVID grants to repair Hawaiian boat moorings and offer scholarships to a new youth ocean camp.