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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.

Do Fish Play? Evidence Says, Maybe

New scientific evidence suggests that fish like to play in the same way that puppies, humans and other species do. Further studies are needed to confirm the hypothesis.

Hiroshi "Kuma" Sato Named January Sea Hero for Conservation Work

Founder of Sanriku Volunteer Divers, Hiroshi Sato is committed to cleaning natural-disaster debris, leading seaweed restoration efforts and training the next generation of mission-driven divers.

World’s Largest Known Manta Ray Population Found Off Ecuador

Observations and photos donated by visiting scuba divers helped researchers estimate the record population around Isla de la Plata.

How Do You Save a Shark? Dive With It!

Shark diving drives conservation in Fiji’s Shark Reef Marine Reserve, where locals show tourists and neighbors alike what to love about this apex predator.

How Do Sea Turtles Breathe? Fun Facts You Should Know about Sea Turtles.

Here’s everything you should know about sea turtles, including how long they live, how fast they can swim and where they lay their eggs.

Landmark New Shark Protections Will Let Countries Regulate the Shark Fin Trade

The international trade of nearly 100 shark and ray species—including those most commonly used in shark fin soup—can now be regulated after a landmark global vote in Panama.

How Much of the Ocean Has Been Explored? 17 of Your Ocean Questions, Answered.

Marine biologist Dr. David Shiffman provides the ocean facts you want to know in this marine Q&A!