News Number of Unprovoked Shark Bites Declines Melissa Hobson | June 8, 2025 While lots of factors can influence human-shark interactions, the risk of unprovoked bites is extremely low, dropping significantly year over year. Recent Posts Number of Unprovoked Shark Bites Declines Melissa Hobson | June 8, 2025 PADI Women's Dive Day Back for 11th Year Alexandra Gillespie | June 7, 2025 Aqualung Announces New Smart Dive Regulator Alexandra Gillespie | May 3, 2025 Understanding the Mantis Shrimp's Bullet-Like Punch Melissa Hobson | April 19, 2025 Stunning Footage Captures Anglerfish at the Surface Ariella Simke | April 11, 2025 Protecting Scuba Diving Sites Could Be Worth Billions Melissa Hobson | April 8, 2025 New System Automates Identifying Fish Calls to Further Reef Research Tiffany Duong | June 10, 2022 An Oregon State research team automated processing of data from underwater microphones, strengthening scientists' ability to monitor reef health. How Divers Can Help Protect 30 Percent of the Ocean by 2030 Brooke Morton | June 9, 2022 PADI AWARE and Blancpain will provide the strategy, road maps and tools needed for government buy-in to dive centers that identify local areas in need of protection. Fences and Electric-Shock Robots: The New Tech of the Caribbean's Lionfish Battle Liz Allen | June 6, 2022 While dive derbies are the longstanding frontline against the invasive fish, scientists hope new tech can more effectively cull its populations. New Artificial Reefs Coming to the Florida Panhandle Liz Allen | June 4, 2022 Okaloosa County is laying the groundwork for a new diving destination with wrecks and snorkel trails off the Destin-Fort Walton coast. New Species of Deep-Sea Crown Jelly Discovered in Monterey Bay Tiffany Duong | June 3, 2022 Three unique Atolla-like jellies collected in Monterey Bay in the last fifteen years have officially been declared a new species. PADI AWARE Announces 2022 Marine Conservation Grant Recipients Candice Landau | June 3, 2022 The organization is supporting coral restoration, marine protected areas, vulnerable species and more. Black in Marine Science Founder Dr. Tiara Moore Honored as June Sea Hero Becca Hurley | June 1, 2022 Her nonprofit is diversifying the marine science industry today and building a talent pipeline for tomorrow. Load More