Why plastic-straw bans and sunscreen bans may not be the best solutions for the environment.

The new TG-6 features an improved Microscope mode and the addition of Focus Stacking mode and Focus Bracketing mode.

Jim Ritterhoff helps ex-military divers find a new purpose through Force Blue, earning him Sea Hero honors by Scuba Diving and Seiko.

Shark conservationist Randall Arauz is named the May 2019 Sea Hero by Scuba Diving magazine and Seiko Watches.

Indonesia officials are discussing closing Komodo Island to tourists in 2020, but it would not affect dive trips — divers can still experience all of the park's sites and see Komodo dragons elsewhere.

Scuba diving manufacturer, Mares, issues voluntary recall of XR inflator.

Ocean Reef has issued a recall for its Neptune Space Integrated scuba diving masks.

Marine biologists Christy and Brice Semmens earned Sea Hero honors from *Scuba Diving* magazine for their work with the Grouper Moon Project.

The Semmens are the first of six nominees to be announced for Scuba Diving’s 2019 Sea Hero Awards.