Scuba Diving in the Tuamotu Atolls of French Polynesia
Scattered like a necklace of precious pearls across the vast, deep expanse of the South Pacific Ocean, the Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia is a dreamscape that borders on the…
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The North Atlantic “Cold Blob”: New Study Links Ocean Cooling to a Weakening Current System
While global ocean temperatures continue to rise, a specific region in the North Atlantic—located south of Greenland and Iceland—is doing the opposite. Known to scientists as the “cold blob” or…
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Whalefall: A Premise That Doesn’t Hold Water
What the actual F%^% is THAT? Who thought this was a good idea for a movie? Let’s get one thing straight before the lights even dim: a sperm whale does…
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Quirky Ocean Wildlife: 5 Bizarre Sea Creatures
When you think of marine life, your mind probably jumps straight to playful dolphins, majestic great white sharks, or serene sea turtles. But the ocean covers more than 70% of…
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Over 700 Marine Animals Rescued in Argentina Wildlife Bust
For many, a tropical saltwater aquarium is a beautiful addition to a home. However, the journey those marine animals take to get to the pet store is often hidden from…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Underwater Photography
Welcome to the magical, endlessly fascinating world of underwater photography! If you have ever been scuba diving or snorkeling, you already know the profound beauty hidden beneath the waves. Vibrant…
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Secrets of the Abyss: How Deep-Sea Sponges Thrive in the Dark
When we gear up for a dive, we usually picture the vibrant, sunlit world of colorful coral reefs or dense kelp forests teeming with fish. This shallow, sun-drenched zone is…
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Cave Divers Deployed for Complex Rescue Operation in Laos
A highly complex cave diving rescue operation is currently underway in Laos, where seven villagers have been trapped underground for nearly a week. The group originally entered the cave system…
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Meet Microeledone galapagensis: The Tiny Blue Galápagos Octopus
Nearly 6,000 feet beneath the ocean’s surface, everything is usually swallowed by pitch-black darkness. But during a 2015 deep-sea expedition near the Galápagos Islands, a brilliant, golf ball-sized pop of…
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Master Your Hover: How to Perfect SCUBA Buoyancy Control
Welcome, fellow bubble-blowers! Do you remember your first few open water dives? If you spent half the dive inflating and deflating your BCD just to avoid crashing into the reef…
