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Names for Groups of Marine Life That Are Sure to Make You Laugh

From “shivers” of sharks to “armies” of herring, the marine world is full of interesting and unique ways to refer to groups of animals.

 

“Kelping” the Earth

Lobstermen in New England are pivoting to climate-friendly kelp farming—to sustain themselves and the planet.

3 Unique Adopt the Blue Sites Driving Ocean Impact

PADI AWARE’s Adopt the Blue initiative supports MPAs throughout the world. Check out these Adopt the Blue sites that are now receiving resources and attention around the world.

 

An Unforgettable Dive: A Cry for Corals

Scuba divers love to share their favorite tips and tales from dive trips. This column highlights some of those. Coral lover JD Reinbott recalls a haunting dive on a bleaching coral reef during the 2023 mass bleaching event.

Beyond the Data: Merging Traditional and Scientific Knowledge for Ocean Conservation

Through collaborative efforts, locals and scientists studying in the South Pacific work together to build a resilient future.

 

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms: An Icon Reimagined

Blancpain celebrates the legacy of the Fifty Fathoms with a new technical dive watch.

 

Unprecedented Mass-Bleaching and Significant Coral Mortality in the Florida Keys

An unprecedented marine heat wave has triggered a catastrophic mass-bleaching event on the Florida Reef Tract. The Keys’ coral reef ecosystem is suffering intense, quick bleaching and/or dieoff of corals, sponges, anemones and other marine life.

Andrea Marshall Named Scuba Diving Magazine's Sea Hero of the Year
Affectionately dubbed “queen of the mantas” for her championing of the mantas of Mozambique and beyond, Andrea Marshall named Scuba Diving magazine's Sea Hero of the Year for 2018.