The mass bleaching of native sea sponges was spotted for the first time in New Zealand’s Breaksea Sound and Doubtful Sound fjords in Fiordland.

When injected with vinegar, the endemic coral-eater will die within 48 hours without negative impacts on the surrounding ecosystem, according to a years-long study.

Live in luxury when you dive with any of these boats, from the Galapagos the Maldives.

Here are the tips, tricks and classic dips you need for planning a dive trip to the Maldives, Bahamas and Bay Islands.

Scuba diving in the Maldives can drive coral restoration, help count manta ray populations or create the next generation of water warriors.

Metalheads will adore these domestic and international wreck meccas.

Unique dives abound in this landlocked state from Homestead Crater to the Blue Lake.