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A proposal is set in motion to ban the trade of shark fins in Texas.

The Hercules ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) was exploring the coast of Louisiana when it came across a curious sperm whale nearly 600 meters beneath the surface. Occurrences like this are rare at this depth, especially with underwater robots. The researchers were surprised to see the whale stick around and circle the ROV a few times, giving us a unique look at this magnificent creature. Check out this amazing footage caught on film by the crew of the E/V _Nautilus_ and learn more about this historic expedition.

Split shots are one of the more difficult shots in underwater photography. Here are Backscatter Underwater Video and Photo's top tips to get you going for success.

This year is dubbed the Year of the Military Diver, and the U.S. Navy has developed a new full-face mask to give divers a new experience underwater.

Watch diver James and the rest of his team as they set on a sailing and diving adventure in the South China Sea.

We took some photos of our recent trip to Alexander Springs, a freshwater spring in Central Florida, and decided to test out Vivid-Pix color-correction software when we got back. Check out these great results.

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea will be hosting its 4th annual BugFest centered around Florida's annual two-day lobster season.

For the 10th anniversary of Eric Douglas's first novel, Cayman Cowboys, Mike Scott is going to Return to Cayman — and so can you!

NOAA, working with private industry partners and the U.S. Navy, has confirmed the location and condition of the former USS Independence (CVL 22), the lead ship of its class of light aircraft carriers that were critical during the American naval offensive in the Pacific during World War II.

Cozumel offers world-class diving for every skill level. All you have to do is giant-stride in and enjoy the show.

In this dramatic video, divers with Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas remove a rope that had entangled a shark — after the shark appears to ask them for help.

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The newly elected president of Indonesia has pledged to seize, burn and sink any foreign fishing boats found in Indonesian waters. The president seems to be a man of his word.

The nocturnal reticulate stargazer buries itself in the sand, with only its face protruding, waiting for unsuspecting prey to swim overhead.