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Do Sharks Sleep? The Surprising Truth About Shark Rest Patterns

In this edition of “Ask A Marine Biologist,” Dr. David Shiffman answers a popular question about our beloved apex predators of the sea.

How to Get Creative with Your Underwater Backlighting

Photographers can use backlights to illuminate, create contrast and more depending on how the equipment is used.

Glowing Fish That Produce Antifreeze Discovered in the Arctic

The minute fish about the size of your fingernail has the highest expression levels of antifreeze proteins of scientists have ever seen.

Dugongs Declared Functionally Extinct in China

A survey of more than 60 fishing communities found no confirmed sightings of the mammal, which has lived in Chinese waters for hundreds of years.

Inside An Action-Packed Family Dive Trip in Panama's Coiba National Park

Looking for uninterrupted time with his daughter, a father rolls the dice with a rugged dive trip in a foreign fishing village. Will the risks outweigh the rewards?

Shark Diving for Science in South Africa's Kelp Forests

Recreational divers team up with local scientists at Cape Research and Diver Development to survey oft-ignored shark species in False Bay.

The Best Destinations in the World for Diving with Big Animals

Sharks, whales, manta rays and other pelagic delights abound from the Bahamas to Australia.

What’s It Like to Be a Marine Biologist? How Do You Become One?

A marine biologist shares what degrees it takes to break into the field, where they work (it’s not always in the ocean!), how much you can make as a marine biologist and more.