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Marine Conservation

Annual Coral Bleaching Likely This Century, Says UNEP Report

A recently released report from the UN predicts that, on average, coral reefs will experience annual severe bleaching by the middle of the century.

Florida Holiday Display Made Entirely of Single-Use Plastics and Recycled Materials

The Octopus Garden is an educational holiday light display perfect for the ocean lover in your life. Located in Florida and on display through January 2.

Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy Set for Release in January 2021

The biographical-documentary will be available to stream on Apple TV/iTunes and Amazon Rentals starting January 19, 2021.

Asha de Vos Named 2020 Sea Hero of the Year

Asha de Vos is recognized around the globe for her work on Sri Lanka’s resident blue whales, a gifted researcher with natural star power, evidenced by her TED talks and numerous awards.

Sea Urchins are Killing a Millennia-Old Culture. Can Divers Save it?

An ancient culture hangs in the balance as divers in northern California try to save kelp forests, home to the Pacific coast’s iconic and decimated abalone.

Rescued Sea Turtle in Florida Keys Euthanized Due to Tumors Caused by Pollution

Divers helped rescue a sea turtle in the Florida Keys and then, because of pollution, they had to euthanize her.

The Reef-World Foundation Names Most Eco-Friendly Green Fins Dive Operators

Three PADI dive centers in Malaysia tied for first place in the annual Green Fins Awards for dive operators with the lowest environmental impact.

Sri Lankan Scientist Asha de Vos Earns Sea Hero Honors

Sri Lankan scientist Asha de Vos, founder of her nation’s first marine conservation research and education nonprofit, discovered a nonmigratory population of blue whales, the planet’s largest animal.

Tourism Restrictions Strain Marine Protected Areas Amid Global Push for Expansion

Lost tourism revenue is hurting marine protected areas around the world. Ocean experts say this is a reason to increase government investment in nature reserves.