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Giant Isopods by the Numbers

What do you know about giant isopods? If you're interested in facts about this underwater creature, Scuba Diving magazine has the answers! See how many days a giant isopod can survive without food, and what relationship it has to cell phones in Japan.

Forever Pristine: New Zealand Approves Marine Reserves

Have you heard about marine conservation in New Zealand? New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands are now being protected from fishing, mining and drilling through new marine reserves. Learn why this parliament decision is so important, and find more articles at scubadiving.com.

Get Involved With Lionfish Derbies

Derby divers are making a difference against an aggressive invader: lionfish. Here's what REEF's program is doing to help remove these beautiful but invasive fish found in the Atlantic and Caribbean.

Bringing in the Bluefin Tuna

Did you know that Bluefin Tuna are one of the most valuable fish species in the world? So to prevent overfishing, scuba divers in the Mediterranean help ensure that an epic tuna fishery stays sustainable.

Mary O'Malley Fights to Save Sharks and Manta Rays from Extinction

Mary O'Malley helps nations understand why we need to save sharks and manta rays. She has worked in Indonesia and with WildAid, Shark Savers and Manta Trust.

UNESCO Dive for Peace Day: June 28, 2014

Did you know that 2014 marks a century since the beginning of World War I? UNESCO invites people on June 28 to participate in Dive for Peace Day, which will commemorate underwater cultural heritage from the First World War.

Video: Whales Almost Eat Divers

Watch as divers near Souza Rock on the coast of Central California have a close call with Humpback Whales in this startling video.

What It's Like: To Recover Plane Crash Victims

Did you remember hearing about the Lao Airlines flight that crashed this past October? Jennifer Meszaros, an ethnographer, details what took place after the accident that killed all 49 people aboard.