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Alexandra Gillespie

Alexandra Gillespie is a freelance writer that specializes in water and travel. Previously a digital editor of Scuba Diving magazine, her writing has appeared in Outside, NPR, National Geographic, and other national outlets.

Why Celebrities from Amanda Cerny to Philippe Cousteau are Glowing Neon for Coral Reefs

Glowing Gone is using technicolor hues to make public support for ocean conservation visible worldwide, with plans to push global leaders for increased ocean protections in 2021.

100-Year-Old Becomes World’s Oldest Diver

Bill Lambert of Rockford, Illinois took a 27-minute dive to 40 feet in a local lake this weekend at 100-years-old in an effort to take the title of “world’s oldest diver from” Wallace Wooley, 96.

South Australia Bans Plastic Straws and Cutlery

Plastic straws, cutlery, and stirrers will be banned in South Australia next summer. More single-use plastic bans are expected across the country in coming months.

Erich Ritter, Conservationist and Founder of SharkSchool, Dies at Age 61

Shark advocate Dr. Erich Ritter passed away at age 61 in his Pensacola, Florida, home on Friday. Dedicated to understanding shark-human interactions, Ritter spent most of his life advocating for shark conservation.

A Local Diving Guide to California’s Catalina Island

How to get to Catalina Island, where to dive and what gear to use.

Tips for Planning a Drive-and-Dive Road Trip

When planning a scuba road trip, define the scope of your trip, contact local dive shops to get a handle on local dive options, make sure your car is in good condition, and think about how you will dry your gear in between dives.

The Ultimate Guide to Shark Diving

The best places to go diving with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and more. Plus: How to do it safely.

How to Connect to Your Local Diving Scene

Divers can connect with their local dive community by getting to know their local dive shop, joining a dive club, continuing to train, doing volunteer dives or planning a scuba staycation.

How Dr. Ayana Johnson Went from Unable to Equalize to Changing the World with Scuba Diving

Dr. Ayana Johnson on how she used diving to shape public policy around the world, how diving informs her climate solutions, and what divers can do to help the ocean.