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Tracking Endangered Whale Sharks with eDNA

On Australia's Ningaloo Reef, researchers and Australia’s richest man are using environmental DNA to unlock the mysteries of the world's biggest fish.

Ocean Warming Could Lead to Smaller Fish, New Study Finds

Ocean warming puts fish are at risk of becoming smaller due to the lower oxygen content of warm water, reports a new study.

Sea Lions Use Whiskers Like Humans Use Fingertips, Scientists Find

Sea lions use their whiskers in “task-specific” ways, adjusting the specific way they’re moved depending on what they intend to discover about a particular object.

2022 Through Your Lens Photo Contest - Official Rules

The 2022 Through Your Lens Photo Contest official rules and prize info.

Scuba Diving YouTuber Solves Cold Cases

A Georgia-based scuba diver and YouTuber recently solved a 20-year cold case using just his dive gear, sonar and underwater exploration equipment.

Pioneering Explorers Sylvia Earle and Mireya Mayor on How Exploration Powers Conservation

The pioneering scientists sat down with Scuba Diving magazine to share lessons from their lives in the field.

Scientists Find Evidence Leopard Seals Feed on Sharks

During the study that led to this revelation, researchers looked at shark remains found in the scat of the leopard seals as well as visible signs of struggle on the seals’ bodies.

New Turkish Marine Park Lets Divers Witness Gallipoli’s Bloody WWI History

The Gallipoli Historical Underwater Park, which opened in October, allows recreational divers to explore the battle site for the first time.

Portugal Creates Europe’s Largest Marine Reserve

Portugal has created the largest marine protected area in Europe, a 1,034 square mile reserve around the Selvagens Islands, an Atlantic volcanic archipelago.