From a distance, it looks like a huge oil spill - but when you look closer, you can see that it's actually a massive school of fish. Samples of these Northern anchovies were taken to the lab for analysis, but scientists are still unclear on why they appeared off the coast in such shallow water.
Marine Life Articles
Are oil rigs good or bad for the environment? Our scuba diving experts explore both sides of the issue as it relates to Monterey, California's oil rigs. For more on marine conservation, go to scubadiving.com.
Palau's excellent scuba diving earned it a number awards in our annual Top 100 Readers Choice Awards.
An exclusive Mike Scott short story from the author of the newly released dive novel "Heart of the Maya," wherein the protagonist breaks up an illegal shark-finning group in the Bahamas Written just for Scuba Diving’s readers, this is the second of four chapters.
Do you know a Sea Hero you'd like to get featured on our website? Nominate them and give them the opportunity to become the Oris Sea Hero of the Year. This month's winner, Ken Nedimyer, grows and transplants corals, with nurseries in the Florida Keys, Bonaire and Colombia.
An exclusive Mike Scott short story from the author of the newly released dive novel "Heart of the Maya," wherein the protagonist breaks up an illegal shark-finning group in the Bahamas Written just for Scuba Diving’s readers, this is the first of four chapters.
Dive into the bizarre and beautiful world of nudibranchs with this amazing photo gallery compiled from Scuba Diving Magazine's 2014 Photo Contest submissions!
What do you know about giant isopods? If you're interested in facts about this underwater creature, Scuba Diving magazine has the answers! See how many days a giant isopod can survive without food, and what relationship it has to cell phones in Japan.
Have you heard about marine conservation in New Zealand? New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands are now being protected from fishing, mining and drilling through new marine reserves. Learn why this parliament decision is so important, and find more articles at scubadiving.com.