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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.

VIDEO: Divers Save Oceanic Manta Entangled in Fishing Line

Divemaster Rugene "Spider" Marinus of Toucan Diving and Phyllis Mihalas cut cluster of line, hooks and rope off the trapped creature.

What It's Like to Watch Sea Turtles Hatch in the Wild

The joy and drama of life are on simultaneous display as sea turtle hatchlings dash across the beach of Heron Island to the ocean under the preying eyes of silver gulls.

Scuba Diving the Whitefish Spawning in Lake Superior

Every fall, Lake Superior’s Silver Harbour Conservation Area becomes the spawning ground for mass aggregations of whitefish under the cover of night.

Three Lessons from Interviewing Shark Advocates Around the World

Conservationists that don’t stay up to date on the scientific research are likely to endorse ineffective policy solutions, but when scientists and conservationists work together, both groups benefi

Misdirected Sexual Attraction to Blame for Sea Snake ‘Attacks’ on Divers, Study Shows

Highly venomous olive sea snakes most often "attack" divers during mating season, chasing them and sometimes even biting them, in what might be a case of mistaken identity.

IUCN Red List Update: Tuna on the Rise, Sharks and Rays Sparse

Tuna, historically overfished, are on the road to recovery, but more sharks and rays are now listed as threatened with extinction, according to this month's IUCN Red List Update.