A video account of one marine ecology student’s hands-on experiences in Belize

Whale sharks are enjoying quite the popularity these days, as sightings of the gentle giants become more common than usual to the casual visitor. In Queensland, Australia, two men were filmed “riding” a whale shark who happened upon their boat while fishing for tuna earlier this month. The small fishing town of Oslob, found in [...]

Have you ever wondered how it is that scientists are able to learn so much about creatures in the sea? It is not without determination, patience, and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, that much is sure. But there is also a heavy technological influence in studying deep-sea animals, as is evidenced by this video of [...]

The year 2011 saw a great deal of triumphs when it comes to endangered marine species, and more awareness of their plight than ever is surely setting the scene for even more successes in 2012. Of course, it was not a year of total success, as there were losses for some species as well. Let’s [...]

Much of recreational SCUBA diving revolves around observing your environment and all the life contained within, which is an exhilarating experience. All too often, however, the joy is lessened slightly by evidence of man-made pollution, and the effects it can have on ecosystems. Coral bleaching caused by chemicals used on land, marine animals entangled in [...]

Australia recently made international news with the revelation of its intent to create the world’s largest marine reserve in the Coral Sea, which would protect an area one and a half times the size of France. The plans have some commercial fishing operations seeing red, as areas established as reserves are regulated by no-take rules. [...]

The world’s oceans are truly awe-inspiring, for the life they have produced over millions of years, and the sheer magnitude of unknown information they hold. While some may not hold them in quite the same esteem, there are many people out there who are compelled to show their appreciation for the oceans’ magnificence through outstanding [...]

Today is one of several days that many people from all over the world come together to enjoy each other’s company, and reflect on what they are thankful for. SCUBA divers have much to appreciate, and here is just a small list of things we here at Aquaviews are thankful for. Feel free to share [...]

A lot of talk about sustainable fishing practices lately is just that –a lot of talk– if we don’t all do our part to lessen the demand for unsustainable products. Efforts are being made by more and more fisheries to operate in a way that allows fish time to repopulate, as well as ways that [...]

The Atlantic bluefin tuna is one of the world’s most prized fish, and for that reason, is also one of the most endangered. Demand for the fish goes back decades, popular in the raw fish market for use in sushi and sashimi. Due to a skyrocketing desire for Atlantic bluefin, this species has already experienced [...]