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Misdirected Sexual Attraction to Blame for Sea Snake ‘Attacks’ on Divers, Study Shows

Highly venomous olive sea snakes most often "attack" divers during mating season, chasing them and sometimes even biting them, in what might be a case of mistaken identity.

First Complete Map of World’s Shallow Tropical Coral Reefs Published—And It Tracks Bleaching

The world's first complete map of nearshore reefs aims to enable decision-makers access to real-time data to inform management.

IUCN Red List Update: Tuna on the Rise, Sharks and Rays Sparse

Tuna, historically overfished, are on the road to recovery, but more sharks and rays are now listed as threatened with extinction, according to this month's IUCN Red List Update.

More than Jaws: Hollywood at Large May Be Spreading Fear of Sharks, New Study Finds

Ninety-six percent of the films included in the study represented sharks as potentially threatening to humans.

Surrealist Ocean Artist Reimagines the Marine World

Conor Culver aims to construct a "different narrative" with each abstract image in his series, These Dreams of Mine.

Great Camera Accessories for Underwater Photography

Strobes, filters, retractors and more for the underwater photographer.

Giant, 400-Year-Old Coral Found in Great Barrier Reef

The 34-foot coral was discovered in the Great Barrier Reef near Orpheus Island off Queensland, Australia by citizen scientists.

Dates Announced for PADI's 2021 AWARE Week

The fourth annual PADI Aware Week will be September 18 to 26, 2021, giving divers and operators the opportunity to advance ocean conservation.

Aggressor Adds Sudanese Itinerary on New Boat

Beginning January 2022, the newly-acquired *Red Sea RE Aggressor* will offer three unique itineraries to Sudan, Deep South Sudan and Deep South Egypt.