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Say Cheese! How to Orchestrate Stunning Fish Portraits

Fish are always on the move, darting in and out of focus. While portraits can be challenging, these tips will help you take photographs that truly stand out.

Emerald in the Rough: Hidden Gems of Canada

Cool critters and hot colors are signatures of British Columbia’s superlative scuba diving. Hundreds of dive sites await in the emerald seas surrounding 300-mile-long Vancouver Island.

Shark-Diving Hot Spot Isla Guadalupe Permanently Closed

For years, Mexico’s Isla Guadalupe has been a dream destination for shark lovers. That dream is no more; the Great White cage diving hot spot has been permanently closed to tourism.

The Dark Side of Our Fascination with Antarctica

Antarctica and its ocean have long-intrigued explorers, scientists, fishermen and those bitten by the extreme environments travel bug. Still, with another summer season opening the Southern Ocean up for visits, there’s a lingering concern: are we too loud for the locals?

Hiroshi "Kuma" Sato Named January Sea Hero for Conservation Work

Founder of Sanriku Volunteer Divers, Hiroshi Sato is committed to cleaning natural-disaster debris, leading seaweed restoration efforts and training the next generation of mission-driven divers.

World’s Largest Known Manta Ray Population Found Off Ecuador

Observations and photos donated by visiting scuba divers helped researchers estimate the record population around Isla de la Plata.

How Do Sea Turtles Breathe? Fun Facts You Should Know about Sea Turtles.

Here’s everything you should know about sea turtles, including how long they live, how fast they can swim and where they lay their eggs.

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.

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.