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Poached: Fighting for Sea Turtles

When international photojournalist Mike Scott stumbles across a man stealing sea turtle eggs for the illegal wildlife trade, he jumps into action to protect the endangered animals, unraveling a network of smugglers.

First PADI Dive Shop in Wuhan Reopens After COVID-19 Shutdown

Wuhan Diving, a PADI dive store in the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, resumed operations earlier this month.

Researchers Use Global COVID-19 Shutdown to Study Ocean Noise Pollution

As COVID-19 movement restrictions quiet oceanic noise pollution, scientists study the falling noise levels to better understand effects of human-generated sounds on marine life.

Bruce Bowker, "Pillar" of Bonaire Diving Community, Passes Away

Bruce Bowker, owner of the Carib Inn in Bonaire, passes away at age 73. The island's first full-time dive instructor, Bowker shaped Bonaire diving for nearly 50 years.

Scuba Diving Video Games to Pass This Extended Surface Interval

Stuck too long without being able to get in the water? Here are three digital experiences that can help you feel submerged even if you’re far from the sea.

Jon Coon Releases Latest Novel: Ghost River

Popular novelist Jon Coon returns to dive industry with an exciting new thriller based on the heroic acts of public safety divers and government conspiracies.

Scuba Divers Take to Social Media to Encourage Staying at Home

Divers from around the world are using #PADIatHome to show us how they are diving while staying at home.

Coral Restoration Can Aid Reef Resilience According to New Study

Coral restoration programs around the world improved coral complexity and hard coral cover, a step toward improving reef resiliency.

Celebrating the Ocean’s Best Mothers

From completely starving themselves to never leaving their baby's side, these marine animal moms sure are dedicated to their young,