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-
Sea Otter Conservationist Chanel Hason Named July '25 Sea Hero

Learn more about how one rescue diver–turned-conservationist is working to bring a thriving sea otter population back to the Oregon coast.

Best Destinations for Healthy Marine Life

We asked, and our readers told us: These three locations earned top marks for their healthy marine life, something every diver wants when they splash down.

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5 Destinations for Swimming With Whales

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It's one thing to see humpback whales in person, but hearing them is an entirely different—and completely transformative—experience.
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Best Scuba Diving in June

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Indonesian Nudibranch Awareness Course Helps With Critter ID
Sign up for a PADI Indonesia Sea Slugs and Nudibranchs Awareness Distinctive Specialty and develop the patience and skill to find some of the ocean's smallest critters.