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Understanding the Mantis Shrimp's Bullet-Like Punch

The mantis shrimp may be small, but it packs a powerful punch—literally.

Dive Diversity Advocate Anesti Vega Wins Sea Hero of the Year 2021

The Diversity in Aquatics Scuba Chair is recognized for his dedication to expanding dive opportunities and will use the award to create a certification scholarship.

PADI AWARE Foundation Launches New Ocean Protection Grants

PADI AWARE is releasing grants for blue carbon habitat restoration, marine debris citizen science, and more on its new Mission Hub Community Grant Program.

YouTubers Raising $30 Million to Remove 30 Million Pounds of Marine Plastics

YouTube stars MrBeast and Mark Rober aim to raise $30 million to remove 30 million pounds of trash from the ocean, rivers and beaches around the world.

New Tank Lets Scuba Divers Ditch Their BCD

Avelo has created a scuba tank that weighs less and holds more breathing gas than a standard scuba tank that compensates for buoyancy changes as the diver breathes down the tank, eliminating the ne

Divers Find 1,200-Year-Old Dugout Canoe in Wisconsin Lake

Wisconsin dive buddies found the 15-foot dugout canoe 27 feet deep in Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota. It is now in the care of the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Expedia Stops Selling Vacation Experiences with Captive Whales and Dolphins

The online ticket-booking service joins a growing list of tourism companies to cease selling tourism experiences with companies like SeaWorld that feature animal performances.

How South Africa’s ‘Black Mermaid’ Is Expanding Ocean Inclusivity

Zandile Ndhlovu is using her freediving knowledge to expand the avenues of safe and enjoyable marine access in South Africa.