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This on-site, easy-to-learn exam can be done by individuals with no medical experience. Sometimes a scuba diver suffering DCS won’t easily accept the fact that they’re bent. Use this simple neurological exam to help diagnosis potential cases of DCS and […]

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Freediver Guillaume Néry calmly descends to the bottom of the Y-40 Pool — the world’s deepest pool at 131 feet — in Italy as his wife films the action. Freedivers are able to train their bodies to do amazing things, […]

It’s a major disappointment to descend on a great dive, only to see your dive buddy signaling that your BC is leaking. If you suspect your scuba BC might be leaking air, don’t want to find out. Test to see […]

It was a trip like dozens I’d done before, a three-day liveaboard out of Southern California to Catalina and San Clemente islands. The first day of diving was easy, shallow and uneventful. The water was a warm 74 degrees Fahrenheit, […]

There is no fail-safe guarantee that you can completely eliminate the risk of decompression sickness when you’re scuba diving. But there are some safety measures you can take to help prevent this injury and reduce the chances. Here are our […]

A team of researchers studying the photo-identification database of Indian Ocean whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) say the sharks — at least the young males — don’t go very far. In short: the world’s largest fish are homebodies. Studies suggest that […]

It is one of the Caribbean’s best-known and beloved wrecks — the Kittiwake. On January 5, 2011, the 251-foot-long ship was sunk in 60 feet of water near the Sand Chute dive site, close to Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach. […]

In an effort to save thousands of endangered sea turtles, the Obama administration issued proposed rules that would require U.S. shrimping boats to use Turtle Excluder Devices or TEDs — metal grates inserted into their nets which allow the turtles […]

Nearly 300 million tons of plastic is produced each year, half of which is for single use. Sadly, more than 8 million tons of plastic is dumped into our oceans every year. “The greatest threat to our planet is the […]

With impressive speed in the water and the animal kingdom’s most forceful bite, this scaly predator is a natural wonder. 1. The diet of saltwater crocodiles shifts from crustaceans and fishes when young to birds, sea turtles and mammals including […]

Some divers like to tour a warm-water shallow coral reef at a leisurely pace. Others like the adrenaline rush that comes from diving with sharks. Some like the challenge of exploring harsh environments like the polar oceans. And some divers […]

Scientists have conclusive evidence that the source of a unique rhythmic sound, recorded for decades in the Southern Ocean and called the “bio-duck,” is the Antarctic minke whale (Balaenoptera bonaerensis). First described and named by submarine personnel in the 1960s […]

You may have seen a ridiculously cute googly-eyed squid or mysterious purple orb pop up on your Facebook feed or a news broadcast at some point this past year. If something cool rises from the deep, chances are it was […]

Happy new year, scuba friends! As we dive into 2017, now is the perfect time to make resolutions and create our ideal vision of the year to come. Project AWARE’s vision? A return to a clean and healthy ocean. No […]

Video of a rare deep-sea shark has finally been released almost six years after it was taken. Scientists at California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute recorded what is believed to be the first-ever video of a large, deep-sea “ghost shark,” […]

Scientists from Bishop Museum, NOAA and the Association for Marine Exploration published the description of a new species of coral-reef fish that they named in honor of President Barack Obama. The fish, which now bears the formal scientific name Tosanoides […]

When it comes to scuba diving gear, an O-ring can be a lifesaver. This small, usually plastic, ring is designed to stop the passing of air or liquid. So, essentially, it either keeps water out of or gas inside your […]

The third International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) expedition to explore seamounts was made to Walters Shoal south of Madagascar — last April. The three-week-long expedition aboard the French Polar Institute’s research vessel Marion Dufresne explored the fauna of […]

While humpback whales are found in various spots around the world, as their annual migration takes place in southern oceans, the baleen whales have also shown up in a more unexpected place — New York City. For the first time […]

It can be frustrating to surface from a dive or prepare for an upcoming scuba diving trip, only to find that your expensive wetsuit has a tear in it. Diving with a torn wetsuit can be counterproductive — cold water […]

Welcome to the Cayman Islands, where the water is gin-clear, the beaches are pristine and the diving is world-renowned. With more than 365 incredible dive sites between Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, it’s no surprise that the Cayman […]

This stretch of southeast Florida coast boasts new wrecks, a classic macro haven and more for scuba divers to explore. The anchor chains of the Ana Cecilia guide us like a runway, building the anticipation until we finally reach the […]

From its license plates to its dive resorts, Bonaire caters to all things scuba diving … Before I so much as dip a toe in the water, Bonaire treats me with a beautiful surprise. It’s day one on the island, […]

It feels more like a show-and-tell at grade school than gearing up for a cave dive. Fifteen curious youngsters have gathered to watch me prepare to enter the West Timor cave known as Goa Oehani. The translator and guide passes […]

How to Dive with an Insta-Buddy You’ve just been paired with a new buddy. Here’s what — and how — to ask them to make sure the dive goes off without a hitch. When you’ve been paired with a buddy […]

Underwater volcanoes are responsible for an unusual chemical cycle which helps to sustain life, according to a discovery by an international research group operating in the Pacific. Post-doctoral fellow Dr Sarah Nicholas of NUI Galway’s earth and ocean sciences was […]

SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) – If you’re not among those losing sleep over the recent Great White Shark sightings along the California coast, you’re probably chomping at the bit to see the this summer’s shark attack thriller “47 Meters Down”. […]

An underwater photographer found himself amidst a rare and enormous gathering of sperm whales; his photos are out of this world. Tony Wu is a naturalist and photographer who has been using his gifts for decades to encourage people to […]

Dutch fisherman inadvertently caught a two-headed harbour porpoise as bycatch in a beamtrawl net in the North Sea last month. This is believed to be the first known case of a two-headed porpoise, according to National Geographic. The fishermen threw […]

Like the diver’s beating heart that moves air from the lungs to the rest of the body, the scuba regulator’s first stage provides the critical connection between divers and the air in our cylinder, allowing us to work and play […]

The question before delegates from the United Nations member states was this: Can we create a sustainable future for our oceans? The answer was a resounding “yes,” amidst reports of what we are at risk of losing, delivered by passionate […]

Whales, dolphins, and fish are suffering from human noise pollution – and the effects are getting worse. Underwater noise pollution from things like shipping, seismic surveys and naval sonar is have an increasingly detrimental effect on marine wildlife, according to […]

If there’s one shark that everyone on the East Coast is aware of, it’s a 17-foot, 3,500-pound princess named Mary Lee. Mary Lee was tagged off the coast of Cape Cod in September 2012 as part of the OCEARCH program, […]

A family in India was observing Ekadashi in the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary when a crocodile fatally attacked a 20-year-old woman as she bathed on the banks of a river. The tragedy occurred Tuesday on the Chambal River in […]

AN AWARD-WINNING Mosman photographer said it was the pinnacle of his career to have been recognised as a finalist in the prestigious worldwide competition, Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 2016. The fascinating work of Scott Portelli, who specialises in wildlife, […]

SAN DIEGO (NEW 8) — The Navy Marine Mammal Program (NMMP) is relocating its bottlenose dolphins out of sight of animal activists. Approximately 30 dolphin pens have been moved to an area previously used by the Navy off Point Loma […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Concord mother of three was snorkeling in the Bahamas last week when a shark latched onto her arm and didn’t let go, severing her limb, WBTV reported. On Friday she had her third and perhaps final […]

The Great Barrier Reef — which is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia — is considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Scientists are worried about its future. Here are seven reasons […]

Most people find that the best things in life are even better when shared with someone. So it is with diving. While we firmly believe all divers should be able to take care of themselves in and out of the […]

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Despite its fearsome reputation, the great white shark is suffering frighteningly at the hand of man. Here are 15 interesting facts about the great white shark. 1. The great white shark gives birth to litters of two to 14 young […]

The first photos many photographers take underwater are of patterns. Aiming your lens at the details of a stationary leather or brain coral is a sensible way to learn the basics. The pictures are attractive too. Our eyes — or […]

I’ve always loved being in the water and watching animal documentaries, so I decided to experience the underwater world for myself by taking a scuba diving certification course. I’ve earned my C-card, but I’m a little nervous about coming into […]

Shark-feed dives can be a bit of a controversial topic in Florida. Some locals think feeding sharks makes them associate humans with food and that the practice should be banned. Others feel it’s a great way to educate people about […]

Two men were arrested Wednesday after Florida state investigators reported finding them with about 500 sea turtle eggs, a state spokeswoman said. Raymond Saunders and Carl Cobb of Riviera Beach were arrested on felony charges of possession of more than […]

Florida senators introduced a bill that would ban U.S. operators from baiting or feeding sharks for any reason other than harvesting them. The bill, named the Access for Sportfishing Act of 2016, had not been put to a vote, but […]

May 25 was the final day of the 34th season of the gray whale migration count, part of the American Cetacean Society’s Los Angeles Chapter Gray Whale Census and Behavior Project founded by marine biologist Alisa Schulman-Janiger in January 1984. […]

When Outside magazine wrote an obituary for the Great Barrier Reef, the editors were widely criticized for exaggerating the reef’s demise. “Like coral reefs everywhere, the Great Barrier Reef is in serious need of the equivalent of critical health interventions, […]

Divers have installed a bronze plaque identifying the final 250 of 1,000 contributors to a project that sank a former U.S. Naval ship 15 years ago to become an artificial reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The panel […]

Vancouver Park Board is banning the city’s aquarium from bringing in new whales, dolphins and narwhals — even those that are injured or rescued. Animal rights groups supported the move, arguing that keeping cetaceans in captivity is cruel. “There’s substantial […]

It is said that eyes are the window to the soul. Photos of eyes captivate because they give the viewer a deeper connection with the subject. When it comes to marine life, the eyes are incredibly diverse, from the compound […]

When hundreds of leopard sharks were found dead and dying in California’s San Francisco Bay earlier this month, we wanted to learn more about these beautiful fish. Here are 10 interesting facts about Triakis semifasciata. 1) The leopard shark is […]

You save your money to travel to and dive on some of the dreamiest islands in the world. But imagine if that “no fly” warning on your computer didn’t apply because you weren’t packing up from paradise to go home. […]

It might seem like a scuba course teaches you only the basics — how to set up gear, ascend safely, plan a dive and a few other skills. But we divers know better. Sure, with time you’ll be able to […]

The world’s fourth-largest dolphin is a different species than the better-known killer whale, but false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) also attack and kill other marine mammals. Here are 7 facts about them: 1. The false killer whale is black with […]

The shark is seen by divers in many places, including the Bay Islands in Honduras; Thailand; the Philippines; the Maldives; Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef; Isla Mujeres, Mexico; La Paz, Mexico; the Seychelles; and Sri Lanka. Here are 7 facts about […]

Pilot whales are actually the second-largest dolphin in the world. Only the orca, or killer whale, is larger. Here are eight interesting facts about them, including the reasons why they are known for mass strandings. 1. Pilot whales live nearly […]

Well, this is just horrible. Scientists have discovered parasites can drive fish from inside their eyeballs – to their own death. In fact, the parasites, eye fluke Diplostomum pseudospathaceum , control their host for most of its life cycle. The […]

Shark attacks are on the rise along the California coast. “Beach access to the water is closed today because we had a girl get bit by a shark,” said one park official. Beachgoers were greeted by scary warning after 35-year-old […]

If you’re afraid of sharks, well, this blog should convince you it’s actually orcas you should avoid. Orcas are among the most savage killers in the ocean, wrecking tiger sharks, seals, beaked whales—and probably one of the most infamous apex […]

France has banned the breeding of killer whales and dolphins in captivity. Campaigners hope the move will eventually bring an end to shows involving the marine animals. The government has also banned the captivity of all whales, dolphins and porpoises, […]

The Faroese have hunted the long-finned pilot whales in a tradition known as the Grindadrap for as long as anyone can remember. The earliest mention of Grindardrap is in a Faroese book of law from 1298. It’s a non-commercial whale […]

Hammerhead sharks are known for their unique head shape and wide-set eyes, which give them a better visual range than most other sharks, but there’s a lot more to learn about these distinctive fish than what you may already know. […]

Some crowds we’ve come to expect: the shopping mall at Christmastime, your voting precinct when it’s a presidential election, middle-school girls, well, anywhere. But humpback whales swarming in one place? Not so much, say whale researchers. But that’s exactly what […]

Fascinating to divers and dreaded by its prey, the frogfish is the ocean’s master of aggressive mimicry. 1) Due to its amazing camouflage and complex luring behaviors, the frogfish is considered one of the most complicated, efficient examples of aggressive […]

Considered Vulnerable for extinction by the IUCN, California sheephead (Semicossyphus pulcher) is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Monterey Bay, California, to the Gulf of California, Mexico. California scuba divers encounter them in offshore […]

Like the walrus and elephant, this arctic whale has a majestic quality to it because of its regal-looking tusk. In medieval times, its tusk was often presented to important people as a unicorn’s horn. Here are eight more fun facts […]

The oval-shaped raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) have black and white bands over the face and eyes, similar to a raccoon’s mask. Here are seven more fun facts about this lovely fish! 1. The oval-shaped raccoon butterflyfish can reach a length […]

Underwater shooter and expedition leader Amanda Cotton added one more title to her name in 2014: nonprofit starter. Fed up with challenges in the industry, she decided to empower young women by connecting them with the dive community’s female leaders, […]

In the wake of the April 29, 2017, Climate Change March, which drew tens of thousands of protesters alarmed by the Trump Administration’s views on the environment, a new report offers grim news for the planet’s coral reefs. Intensifying climate […]

Face-to-face with giants of the deep: Nosy whales and rays are captured swimming up to divers in stunning photographs taken by an amatuer who says ‘they are as curious of us as we are of them’ He describes himself as […]

A shark lover who was devoted to warning people about the animals was mauled to death in the world’s black spot for such attacks. Adrien Dubosc, 30, died off the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean just two […]

The giant mammals are extremely vulnerable to changes in the ecosystem, making their health a good barometer for the state of the environment. They stood on the top bridge of the cruise ship National Geographic Explorer, peering through binoculars at […]

Leatherback sea turtles might not have a set of teeth but they have esophagus filled with hundreds of sharp spines called papillae. According to Seaturtle.org, papillae is used to trap food while excess water is expelled prior to swallowing. Because […]

A rarely seen pinniped that inhabits sub-Arctic and Arctic waters – from the Bering Sea north to the Chukchi Sea – has been spotted 2,000 miles from home, on a beach in Washington state. Biologists spotted a single ribbon seal […]

It gives new meaning to the phrase ‘I’ve got a frog in my throat’. Angler Angus James was stunned when he opened the mouth of a fish – and saw a live frog staring back at him. The amphibian was […]

Certification giant PADI was sold for $700 million USD to a company called Mandarinfish Holding. The Wall Street Journal on March 21 reported that Providence Equity, which has owned PADI, the world’s largest scuba-certifying agency, since 2015 has sold the […]

The director of the acclaimed documentary ‘Sharkwater’ disappeared mysteriously after a deep dive off the coast of Key Largo on Tuesday. For 72 hours, crews scoured the ocean. On Friday, shortly after the search for Stewart was suspended, divers found […]

Greg Lecoeur’s stunning photograph of a sardine run won National Geographic’s Nature Photographer of the Year contest, beating out thousands of other entries. Lecoeur is originally from Nice, France, but now lives a nomadic life, diving and photographing the underwater […]