Ultimate Guide to Diving With Whale Sharks

Where to see whale sharks, what they eat, best dive locations, and expert tips for sustainable encounters.

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.

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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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