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Underwater Photographer Spotlight: Jason Sintek

This underwater photographer loves inspiring others through his incredible photos in hopes they too will get out there and embrace the ocean.

Gozo’s Azure Window Collapses into the Mediterranean Sea

One of scuba diving’s most iconic landmarks – Gozo Island’s beautiful Azure Window — is gone.

Eight Fun Facts about Blacktip Reef Sharks

With their sleek, streamlined bodies and distinctive velvet-black fin tips, this species is considered one of the most beautiful sharks in the ocean.

Six Interesting Facts about Sperm Whales

A true story about an unusually large sperm whale inspired the novel *Moby-Dick*.

Interesting Facts about Belize’s Great Blue Hole

This huge ocean sinkhole lies in the heart of Lighthouse Reef, a unique atoll. Here are five fun facts about this bucket-list spot for scuba divers.

Act Now To Help Save Deep-Water Corals in the Gulf of Mexico

The public is asked to comment on a federal plan to protect newly discovered deep-water corals in the Gulf of Mexico.

Study: Up to 14 Million Tons of Plastic Ends Up in the Ocean Each Year

Ocean Conservancy is working to identify ways to improve waste collection and management in the countries where it will matter most.

Far Fewer Sharks Found on Palmyra Atoll than Expected

Researchers gain understanding of shark population density using data they gathered during eight years of study on Palmyra Atoll.