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.

Back to Scuba Gear

Recent Articles

Pollutants from Sunscreens Accumulate in Seagrass, New Study Finds

Scientists studying seagrass meadows off the coast of Mallorca, Spain discovered ultraviolet filters in the stems of *Posidonia oceanica*, an endemic Mediterranean seagrass species.

Monterey Kelp Restoration Advocate Keith Rootsaert Awarded May Sea Hero Honors

The Giant Giant Kelp Restoration Project founder has led the push for policy change to address the loss of California kelp and spearheaded research to inform its future conservation.

What Causes a Jellyfish Bloom?

While these natural population peaks can cause harm and human interference can exacerbate them, there’s no reason to find them terribly alarming.

World’s Largest Kelp Map Launches to Guide Restoration Efforts

The map using data from satellite images over time to help ecosystem managers and restoration practitioners visualize fluctuations in kelp forest size.

Six Ways to Tackle Plastic Pollution Every Day

You can protect the ocean from plastic every day, whether you’re doing laundry or taking a forest hike. Here’s how!

Divers Clean Up Almost 1.7 Tons of Marine Debris in California

Data on the trash were reported to PADI AWARE's Dive Against Debris database, the largest underwater marine debris database in the world.

Australian Teen Shalise Leesfield Named Sea Hero for Tackling Marine Pollution

The 15-year old has already secured a grant from her town to address ocean litter, championed a Hope Spot, and written a book.