A recent study published in The Conversation by researchers Ronan Roche and Bing Lin reveals an uncomfortable truth about marine ecotourism: scuba divers are causing significantly more damage to fragile coral reefs…
We’ve all been there. You’re gliding over a vibrant coral reef, absolutely mesmerized by a passing sea turtle, when the divemaster gives the dreaded hand signal: “How much air do…
Deep in the eastern reaches of the Indonesian archipelago, far away from the bustling tourist hubs of Bali and the heavily trafficked liveaboard circuits of Komodo, lies a scuba diving…
When people think of scuba diving, their minds immediately drift to tropical oceans, colorful coral reefs, and white sandy beaches. But some of the most extraordinary underwater experiences on earth…
If you look out over the sparkling, crystal-clear waters of the Greek coast, you might notice a few large, plastic rings floating on the surface. From afar, they don’t look…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
