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Understanding the Bahamas' Underwater Cave System

A cave diver's paradise, the Bahamas is home to an extensive network of life-sustaining underwater caverns chock-full of history—and a whole lot of mystery.

The Ocean Networking Organization You Should Know About

Breaking into the world of ocean science and conservation can feel overwhelming. The Women’s Aquatic Network helps women build connections and gain professional development training to navigate their careers with confidence.

How to Book a Sustainable Dive Trip

Sustainability can be subjective, which makes it tricky to book a truly eco-conscious getaway. This program makes it easier to identify operators who are making real differences.

In Search of Sunflower Sea Stars

After sea star wasting disease wiped out more than 90 percent of the ocean's wild sunflower sea star population, divers brave the cold Alaskan waters to find traces of the remaining population.

The Next Generation of Black Women in Marine Science

Black in Marine Science and The Nature Conservancy team up to give a group of students a week of scuba diving, marine science lessons and cultural experiences in St. Croix.

Orgcas: The Women Uniting to Save Sharks

The nonprofit Orgcas is making major strides in shark conservation through science, communication, education and local tourism with the help of local fishermen.

The Race to Save the Maldives' Sea Turtles

Climate change is threatening the Maldivian sea turtle population. This is how local resorts are teaming up to protect them.

Erika Lopez Named 2024 Sea Hero of the Year

The activist and conservation champion plans to use the award money for critical tools to combat illegal fishing in the protected waters around Malpelo, Colombia.

The Future of Diving With Great White Sharks

Cage diving with great white sharks has come under fire in recent years. After the wake of Isla Guadalupe’s shark tourism closure, one diver journeys to South Australia, the birthplace of great white cage diving, in search of an ethical model for encountering the awe-inspiring species.