A Whale of a Job

beached whale

See the lengths that must be gone to in order to handle a beached whale carcass

A Renaissance of Deep Sea Exploration

james cameron

James Cameron is helping to pave the way for further deep sea exploration

A Life Worth Saving

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Video footage of a live humpback whale rescue in the Sea of Cortez

The Hope For Dugong Conservation

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Dugongs have inhabited Earth’s coastal regions for thousands of years — can we save them from disappearing in the next hundred?

James Cameron: Making More History

james cameron

James Cameron is world-renown for his film making prowess, but he’s about to smash a world record in the field of underwater exploration.

A Day In the Life of Whale Shark Conservation

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Ocean conservation is a big task to tackle, especially considering that it is an umbrella term for so many combined issues. Ocean acidification, trash washing out to sea, shark finning, overfishing…these are but a tiny sampling of the conservation issues that become more urgent with every passing day. Fortunately, with the spreading awareness of ocean [...]

Do Mangrove Forests Matter?

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A look at why mangrove forests are important ecosystems, and why they are disappearing

The Seafloor: Vital to the Planet’s Health

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How important is the seafloor to the Earth’s ecology?

Love One Another

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Valentine’s Day has come to be recognized as a romantic holiday, but many cultures across the globe view it as simply a day to show love for who and what you love. Single, married, betrothed — it doesn’t matter, as long as you have love in your life. Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us [...]

Is SCUBA Diving Eco-Friendly?

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It’s hard to imagine, but there are people out there who are of the opinion that SCUBA divers are causing more environmental damage to our oceans than would be caused without the activity. This mindset no doubt comes from the damage that can be clearly seen on reef systems, and decisions like the one made [...]