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3 Nearshore Habitats to Dive

When most people think of scuba diving, they imagine the vast, deep blue open ocean, a topical coral reef or perhaps a jungle-like kelp forest.

Shooting Crustaceans: How to Get Stunning Underwater Images

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, these tips and tricks will help you create stunning images of these underwater wonders.

The Charismatic Animals You Can Only Dive With in the Galapagos

The Galapagos Islands are not just famous for their shark-filled waters; they also boast some of the highest levels of endemism on earth.

Carl Charter Named April Sea Hero for Making the Underwater World Accessible to Nondivers

More than 30 years of marine conservation work led PADI Pro Carl Charter to shift his focus to what really matters: marine education, and creating opportunities for everyone to experience the beaut

Meet 5 of the Ocean’s Most Clever Tricksters

These April Fools’ Day marine pranksters mimic, hide and otherwise disguise themselves on April 1 and every day of the year.

A Titanic Finding: What It’s Like to Discover a Deep Sea Reef

During a 2022 Titanic Expedition, researchers made a thrilling discovery near the infamous wreck: a never-before-seen deep-ocean rocky reef.

Think Big: How To Put Grouper in the Spotlight

Groupers have been a favorite fish since the pioneering days of diving. Widespread in the tropics and subtropics, they are slow-moving, curious and intelligent, and many are highly colored.

How Common Are Stranded Sharks Like the Frozen One in Cape Cod?

In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers questions recently sparked by a frozen shark found in Cape Cod.