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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.

Great White Shark Tagged Off Florida Coast Amid Surge in Sightings

Increased great white shark sightings in Florida highlight conservation success, with juvenile sharks thriving thanks to protections and research efforts.

Conserving the European Lobster

Since 2000, the National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow, Cornwall, has championed the European lobster by crafting creative ways to collaborate with locals to implement conservation efforts.

Recent Articles

I'm From the Shark Bite Capital of the World. Here's Why I Love Diving with One of Nature's Most Misunderstood Predators

Alexandra Owens used to be scared of sharks—terrified actually. Once she learned to dive, the fear slowly put itself to rest. Here's her story.

50 Years of Garbage and We Still Don’t Know What to Do

In 1972, scientists discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch; today, we’re still struggling under the weight of our trash and we're still adding to it.

Are Sharks Mammals? (No!)

In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers one of the most-asked questions about sharks—are they mammals, fish, or something else?

Orca Moms ‘Baby’ Adult Sons and Forego Future Offspring to Care for Them

Orca moms “baby” their adult sons and continue to hunt for them well into adulthood – a move that could harm endangered populations in terms of new births, research shows.

One Diver's 15-Year-Long Search for the Dugong

Underwater photographer, Kate Jonker's, 15-year-long search for the dugong, ended in success in the Red Sea. Read more about her incredible experience with this marine mammal.

There’s New Evidence That Fish Are Self-Aware

A new study has found that some fish can recognize their own faces in photos and mirrors—a sign of self-awareness. The finding suggests self-awareness may be more widespread among animals than previously thought.

Say Cheese! How to Orchestrate Stunning Fish Portraits

Fish are always on the move, darting in and out of focus. While portraits can be challenging, these tips will help you take photographs that truly stand out.