Even after hundreds of cold-water dives, an instructor is blown away by what awaits her when she dips into the bath waters of Florida for the first time.

Get to know the deep ocean, how to support marine conservation, why sharks matter and more with these summer reads.

With Washed Ashore, an Oregon nonprofit, art is crafted out of plastic debris collected from beaches by volunteers of all ages.

The organization is supporting coral restoration, marine protected areas, vulnerable species and more.