Tag: ocean

A new study found microplastics in the gut of every turtle studied in the Atlantic, Pacific and Mediterranean.

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is looking for donations to support its whale disentanglement work.

Twelve of the world's most celebrated underwater photographers have been united in support of Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation, a UK charity, and each donated an image and commentary to create a stunning 2019 calendar.

With coral populations dying off at alarming rates, one scientist has figured out a way to accelerate their growth, potentially giving them a new lease on life.

Diving with sharks is a strong draw for divers. A study of the Florida dive industry by Oceana showed that in 2016, divers spent $221 million for shark encounters. That was just in the state of Florida.

The Divers For Turtles effort has been launched to help scuba diving be a force for sea turtle conservation.

PADI and Reef-World have teamed up to promote sustainable dive tourism and the Green Fins Initiative.

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration this week is highlighting the importance of maintaining the health of coral reefs.

The president of Palau recently got to do something a lot of us have on our bucket lists (or just in our dreams): dive with "Her Deepness" herself, Mission Blue Founder Dr. Sylvia Earle.

The Discovery Channel will broadcast a presentation from the bottom of the Belize Blue Hole on December 2, 2018.

Three years ago, West Papua, New Guinea's provincial governor began to lay the foundation for setting up the region to become a "Conservation Province," or "Provinsi Konservasi."

The British Sub-Aqua Club is aiming to eliminate single-use bottles and cups from all its regional and national centers.

The Diving Equipment and Marketing Association announced during this year's DEMA Show that it has honored Jessica Keller, an underwater archaeologist with the U.S. National Park Service’s Submerged Resources Center, as the newest DEMA Wave Maker.

Ocean Metaphor: Unexpected Life Lessons from the Sea encourages readers to reflect on the humanity of the ocean.