The ocean just got a lot safer for five species of sharks and two species of manta rays – good news for divers who enjoy diving with these creatures. On March 14 in Bangkok, Thailand, an international organization that regulates the trade of endangered species, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), placed new restrictions on the capture of five species of sharks, including oceanic white tips, porbeagles, great hammerheads, scalloped hammerheads and smooth hammerhead, as well as oceanic and reef manta rays and three species of freshwater stingrays.

Underwater photographer Elly Wray joins the editorial team.

You’ve been preparing for your next big dive trip. You have your gear, dive log book, fish identification cards, and now you need one more thing: snacks! You’re tired of the same old line of products and yet need something that offers sustainable energy, is great tasting, and fits your healthy lifestyle.

One of the high points of our year is The DEMA Show, where we meander among booths and revel in shiny new gear. This year we noticed exciting trends in drysuits, fins, BCs and LED lights. Here is the 2013 gear preview...

Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico is a highly sophisticated architectural gem nestled on Puerto Rico's northeastern coast in Coco Beach, Río Grande.

Located in Puerto Rico - Gran Melia is known for its incredible diving, golf and tennis facilities, and exceptional dining venues.

Another case study in our Dive Training Series "Lessons For Life": A diver ignoring a nagging pain in her shoulder and neck spends some time in the chamber. What lessons can you learn from this dive accident?

What's it like to do crazy things underwater? From sleeping sharks to the deepest dives, these outrageous dive stories aren't just entertaining. These true stories are sure to leave you curious about the outrageous people behind them!

2011 Sea Hero of the Year Shawn Heinrichs' Lastest Film Project, Mantas Last Dance.

Take a sneak peek at what's new in the world of dive gear.

The Liquivision Lynx air/nitrox dive computerallows you to monitor your dive status, aswell as your buddy and your dive team. Withits large fonts and customizable colors, theO­LED display can be easily read in anyvirtually any conditions. It can collect tankpressure and location data from up to tentransmitters. Bottom line: the Lynx is aversatile dive computer offering range,reliability and readability.

Liquivision

.