Here are the ten most popular articles that turned heads and caught eyes in 2012.

The Underwater Competition series returns in 2013 for its 8th year with over $80,000 in prizes. The competitions series, made up of the Our World Underwater and DEEP Indonesia contests, truly showcases the unique art of underwater photography.

With the new protection, the South Pacific nation has ended commercial shark fishing and banned the possession, sale and trade of all shark products in more than 756,000 square miles of ocean.

Introducing the world's first bottles made with a blend of recovered ocean plastic.

Cave diver and filmmaker Jill Heinerth will use her prize to expand on her _We Are Water_ documentary and water advocacy project.

Cave diver and filmmaker Jill Heinerth will use her prize to expand on her _We Are Water_ documentary and water advocacy project.

Create Your Unique Diving Experience in the Caribbean with The Ultimate Official Dominican Republic Diving Guide.

The Bonnier Dive Group -- Sport Diver and Scuba Diving magazines -- are at DEMA Show 2012 in Las Vegas, the world's only international, trade-only show for the scuba diving industry. Here's a recap of their activities at DEMA Show Day 1, on Wednesday, Nov. 14.