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Protecting the Sea Turtles of Timor-Leste

In Timor-Leste sea turtles are not only endangered by natural enemies, but to the greater extend by humans. ‘Lenuk Tasi’, a local group of motivated students, is acting against this.

The Organization Helping to Protect Seahorses, Sea Dragons and Pipefish

In the latest "Organizations Divers Should Know," David Shiffman, Ph.D.

Diving to Protect the Galapagos

Established in 2017, Galapagos Shark Diving is committed to preserving the rich biodiversity found only in the Galapagos Islands.

Where Do Humpback Whales Give Birth?

There's a lot of mystery surrounding humpback whales and their birthing patterns. New research aims to find answers.

Why Do Octopuses Change Color? How It Works and Why They Do It

The latest "Ask a Marine Biologist" by Dr. David Shiffman discusses the hows and whys of cephalopod color change.

Sea Turtles Will Dance for Food

What happens when a loggerhead turtle is presented with a tasty snack? According to a study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, they'll do a little dance.

Scientists Develop New Way to Track Fish

Scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have developed a new way to more efficiently track the masses of fish that gather along coral reefs.