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How Divers Can Help Protect 30 Percent of the Ocean by 2030

PADI AWARE and Blancpain will provide the strategy, road maps and tools needed for government buy-in to dive centers that identify local areas in need of protection.

Fences and Electric-Shock Robots: The New Tech of the Caribbean's Lionfish Battle

While dive derbies are the longstanding frontline against the invasive fish, scientists hope new tech can more effectively cull its populations.

New Artificial Reefs Coming to the Florida Panhandle

Okaloosa County is laying the groundwork for a new diving destination with wrecks and snorkel trails off the Destin-Fort Walton coast.

PADI AWARE Announces 2022 Marine Conservation Grant Recipients

The organization is supporting coral restoration, marine protected areas, vulnerable species and more.

How Kitchen Vinegar Is Keeping Sea Star Populations in Check

When injected with vinegar, the endemic coral-eater will die within 48 hours without negative impacts on the surrounding ecosystem, according to a years-long study.

The Best Scuba Destinations for Diving Healthy Marine Environments in 2021

Explore the most pristine reefs in the world, from Fiji to Cuba.

How to Nominate a Hope Spot

Syliva Earle's nonprofit Mission Blue is always looking to help locals defend their waters.

My Island Nation Rallied to Fight An Oil Spill. Here's What We Learned.

Oil filled an iconic conservation areas of Mauritius last summer. It helped us remember how much our oceans mean to us. We cannot afford to forget again.

This Seal Identifies Ocean-Friendly Businesses

Bonaires' exclusive Blue Destination Company Certification helps travelers find operators that value sea sustainability.