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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-
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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Don McLeish is a dedicated sea turtle rescuer and diver. He’s a field responder for the Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute, a self-described “gizmologist” and a skilled photographer looking to inspire future generations.
PADI AWARE aims to collect 20,000 signatures from divers, instructors, operators and ocean advocates urging decision-makers to enact stronger protections for sharks and rays during CITES CoP20.
The basking shark is the second-largest fish in the ocean. Learn where you can encounter this unique shark and other fun facts!
A bassist performs alongside live humpbacks off Baja California, creating an unforgettable ocean symphony that inspires awe and highlights the importance of protecting these extraordinary marine ecosystems.
Bipartisan legislation would ban the practice of feeding sharks off Florida’s coast, which supporters say will keep people safer and reduce conflict with recreational anglers. But the scientific evidence is mixed, and so are reactions from the dive community.
A lack of regulations makes it shockingly easy for manta and devil rays to fall prey to the demands of a global trade market. Here's what's being done to put a stop to it.
In this edition of “Ask a Marine Biologist,” Dr. David Shiffman discusses the importance of predator conservation.