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Whale Advocates Decry Withdrawal of North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule

Ocean John Liang -
The US National Marine Fisheries Service has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have expanded protections for North Atlantic right whales from deadly vessel strikes.

Mexico Urged To Protect Chocolate Chip Sea Cucumber

Ocean Sam Helmy -
The Mexican government has been urged to step in and protect the chocolate chip sea cucumber from overfishing.

First Sightings Of Nautiloids In The Waters Off Palau

Ocean Sam Helmy -
After more than 1,000 ROV dives, the Ocean Exploration Trust finally has sightings of Nautiloids.

New Predator Found In The Atacama Trench

Ocean Sam Helmy -
A team of scientists has found a new ocean predator lurking in the depths of the Atacama Trench.

Wind Patterns Can Predict Antarctic Sea Ice Levels

Ocean Sam Helmy -
University of Washington researchers have shown that the all-time low record of Antarctic sea ice can be predicted by by wind patterns.

Strengthening Bonaire’s Coral Reefs Amidst Unprecedented Bleaching

Ocean John Liang -
In the past two years, coral reefs in the South Caribbean have faced significant challenges.

Ocean Exploration Advisory Board To Hold A Meeting This Week

Ocean John Liang -
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Ocean Exploration Advisory Board (OEAB) is holding a meeting this week.

Fish Brains Offer Potential Clues to Human Brains

Ocean Sam Helmy -
The existence of a brain microbiome in fish and other animals has raised questions and offered clues about the possibly of humans have a similar microbiome.

Our Mission to Inspire, Educate, and Inform Divers & Ocean Advocates

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Discover the mission and values that have driven DeeperBlue.com since 1996. From educating divers to inspiring ocean conservation, this is the story of how we connect a global community with the wonders of the underwater world.

The Top Diving Stories Of 2024

Diving Travel Stephan Whelan -
As we start the new year, it’s time to reflect on the top stories that resonated most with our global diving community.

Fresh Water Fish Species Not Immune From Climate Change

Ocean Sam Helmy -
New research has shown that climate change is also significantly impacting freshwater fish species.

New Robot Developed To Observe Marine Biodiversity Near Offshore Wind Farms

Ocean Sam Helmy -
The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) has developed an autonomous marine robot to help monitor marine biodiversity.

Humpback Whale Embarks On Record Migration To Mate

Ocean Sam Helmy -
Scientists have been astonished by a humpback whale that has undertaken a record-breaking journey spanning three oceans.

US West Coast Whale Entanglements at Six-Year High

Ocean John Liang -
NOAA Fisheries has released preliminary data showing that, off the US West Coast in 2024, fishing gear has entangled more whales than in any other year since 2018.
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