A new study has found that some fish can recognize their own faces in photos and mirrors—a sign of self-awareness. The finding suggests self-awareness may be more widespread among animals than previously thought.
For years, Mexico’s Isla Guadalupe has been a dream destination for shark lovers. That dream is no more; the Great White cage diving hot spot has been permanently closed to tourism.
Antarctica and its ocean have long-intrigued explorers, scientists, fishermen and those bitten by the extreme environments travel bug. Still, with another summer season opening the Southern Ocean up for visits, there’s a lingering concern: are we too loud for the locals?
In Dec. 2022, NASA and its international space agency partners launched a new, satellite that will survey and map the planet’s oceans, rivers, lakes and reservoirs.
New scientific evidence suggests that fish like to play in the same way that puppies, humans and other species do. Further studies are needed to confirm the hypothesis.
Observations and photos donated by visiting scuba divers helped researchers estimate the record population around Isla de la Plata.
History Channel documentary divers and crew searching for WWII-era aircraft wreckage found the debris in May. NASA has confirmed it is a part of the Challenger space shuttle.
Saba diving delivers stunning encounters on reefs, pinnacles and underwater peaks in waters that are protected island-wide.
The international trade of nearly 100 shark and ray species—including those most commonly used in shark fin soup—can now be regulated after a landmark global vote in Panama.