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6 Animal Encounters to Add to Your Bucket List

There's no bigger thrill than seeing one of your favorite marine animals in person ... in their actual habitat.

Erika Lopez Named 2024 Sea Hero of the Year

The activist and conservation champion plans to use the award money for critical tools to combat illegal fishing in the protected waters around Malpelo, Colombia.

The Future of Diving With Great White Sharks

Cage diving with great white sharks has come under fire in recent years.

Recent Articles

The Enduring Anemone-Clownfish Connection

There's much more to the relationship between an anemonefish and a giant sea anemone than a sense of camaraderie. Here's how they keep each other alive.

Saving Indonesia's Endangered Sharks

Scalloped hammerhead sharks and wedgefish are facing extinction, partly due to being caught and sold for their fins. This program gives local fishermen incentive to set those species free.

Exploring the Falkland Islands' Flourishing Kelp Forests

On a recent expedition aboard the National Geographic Endurance, one diver explores the lush biodiversity in the Falkland Islands' surrounding waters.

Why Do Fish Travel in Schools?

When survival is the goal, greater security comes with numbers. Here, we're taking a closer look at schools and shoals—plus, we'll tell you how to capture the best underwater photos.

How to Photograph Pelagic Sharks

Pro Photographer Jay Clue shares some simple tips for getting epic photos of Oceanic White Tips and other pelagic sharks.

Discovering Patagonia's Winged Comb Jelly

On an expedition to South America, one diver experiences a rare encounter with a brand-new species of comb jelly—the pinnate winged comb jelly.

What Are the Best Schools to Study Marine Biology?

In this edition of “Ask a Marine Biologist,” Dr. David Shiffman gives aspiring marine scientists things to consider when looking for in a college or university.