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Landmark New Shark Protections Will Let Countries Regulate the Shark Fin Trade

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.

Five Books About Shipwrecks and Their Explorers

Discover Great Lakes shipwrecks, experience a real-world treasure hunt, uncover the life of the Titanic after she sank and more with these titles.

Mermaids Save Distressed Diver From Drowning off of California's Catalina Island

Three women midway through a PADI Advanced Mermaid Training saved the life of a diver in distress.

Australian Teen Shalise Leesfield Named 2022 Sea Hero of the Year

The conservationist secured local government grants to tackle marine pollution locally and championed a Hope Spot at Fish Rock, one of her favorite dive sites—all at age 15.

Their Hobby? Discovering New Shipwrecks in Maine.

When a Maine history teacher got back into diving, he surprised everyone (including himself!) by building an unlikely scuba club that’s uncovering the state’s maritime past.

World’s Deepest Female Diver Sets New Depth Record

Karen van den Oever descended more than 800 feet down into South Africa’s Boesmansgat cave in October. Her record has yet to be certified by Guinness World Records.

Great Gifts for New Scuba Divers

Gear, gift cards, books and more that are ideal for anyone just starting on their diving journey.

We Have Proof a Dive Cert is the Best Holiday Gift Idea Yet

It’s the gift of adventure. Need we say more? Well, we can, we will, and we have, because there are so many reasons it’s a great idea.

New Regulations Proposed for Hawaiian Manta Diving

Rules put forth by the state’s Department of Land and Natural Resources aim to address overcrowding and safety concerns that it says are due to the current lack of regulations.