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How Captive Breeding is Helping Shark Conservation

The organization ReShark works to help threatened shark populations bounce back in a unique way.

30 Iconic Places to Dive in 2024

Sometimes, the hardest part about planning a dive trip is deciding where to go. These are the most exciting destinations at the top of our ever-growing must-dive list.

This Organization Wants to Make Diving More Eco-Friendly

There's no question that most scuba divers share a deep-rooted love with the ocean. But are divers taking as many precautions as possible to protect the ecosystem they adore? This organization provides above-and-beyond training to help divers become as sustainable as possible.

Why Are Florida's Sawfish Dying?

Scientists from universities, institutions and state agencies are working to find the cause behind strange fish behavior and sawfish deaths.

Dangerous Jobs: Diving With Alligators and Crocodiles

Conservation work isn’t known for being glamorous, but sometimes it can be as dangerous as it is rewarding. Here’s what it takes to work in a herpetology lab, complete with freediving alongside animals that are 10 times more dangerous to dive with than sharks.

The Historic Underwater Panel You Need to Know About

PADI's CEO Drew Richardson and marine scientist Dr. Deborah Brosnan talk about reef restoration and share their most memorable diving experiences at the Global Citizen Forum.

Author Spotlight: Sophie van der Stap

Author Sophie van der Stap provides a glimpse into her passion for the ocean and what she hopes her readers, regardless of age, will take away from her recent books.

4 Epic Liveaboard Expeditions for Citizen Scientists

Want to make the most of your next dive trip? Citizen science trips onboard liveaboards give divers a taste of living and working as a coral, manta ray or shark research scientist.

Finding Hope for Florida’s Bleached Corals

Bleached corals are less likely to spawn, a huge cause for concern in Florida after a severe bleaching event recently. But after monitoring last year’s split-spawn activity, we discovered that there still may be hope for a recovery.