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Study Reveals Jellyfish and Anemones Nap Just Like Humans
Even sea life needs a siesta. See what this means about the evolution of sleep.
The High Seas Treaty Is in Force: What It Means for Divers
The landmark international agreement seeks to halt biodiversity loss and marine degradation for over half the planet. Here's what it means for divers, oceans and economies.
5 Destinations for Swimming With Whales

Chance encounters underwater with whales are rare—but they're a lot more likely to happen at one of these incredible spots.

Why Florida Sea Turtles Are Turning Into “Chilly Popsicles” During a Rare Cold Snap
A rare Florida cold snap left hundreds of juvenile sea turtles cold-stunned in shallow lagoons, prompting a rapid rescue and rehabilitation response that offers a rare look inside the delicate, hands-on process of saving turtles when winter temperatures plunge. This sudden freeze highlights why protecting sea turtles matters more than ever.
How Do Fish Breathe Underwater?
Fish (and many marine invertebrates) don't have lungs. In this edition of “Ask a Marine Biologist,” Dr. David Shiffman explains how gills work.
Heart to Heart With Humpbacks
It's one thing to see humpback whales in person, but hearing them is an entirely different—and completely transformative—experience.
Why Endangered Marine Species Are Worth More Alive
With new protections achieved for sharks and rays at the most recent CITES meeting, we explore the economic case for protecting diving's most iconic species.
Indonesian Nudibranch Awareness Course Helps With Critter ID
Sign up for a PADI Indonesia Sea Slugs and Nudibranchs Awareness Distinctive Specialty and develop the patience and skill to find some of the ocean's smallest critters.
Stunning Photo Shows Eels Hunting Out of Water
See the image and hear how, after weeks of patiently waiting, a photojournalist and Sea Hero captured a rarely seen eel behavior—hunting our of water.