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The Underwater Photography Guide is now accepting images for the Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition 2013.
There are over $75,000 worth of prizes, including over 35 liveaboard and scuba diving resort packages. Winners will be able to rank the...
The loss of sharks could contribute to the destruction of one of the planet’s most under-appreciated sources of carbon storage — seagrasses, according to FIU researchers. Not that sharks eat the seagrass, they don't, but they do eat the...
Most Caribbean coral reefs may disappear within 20 years, if something isn't done, a new report warns - but for once global warming is not to blame.
Over 42,000 turtles are legally killed each year, 80% of them endangered green turtles (Chelonia mydas), a study suggests.
British scientists investigated which countries allowed turtles to be killed, and how many of each species died, the Diversity and Distributions...
Shark feeding dives are increasing, yet are controversial. Shark tourism has great economic benefits, and can help shark conservation. What are the drawbacks?
Mother turtles find their way back to nesting beaches by looking for unique magnetic signatures along the coast, according to a new study published in Current Biology.
Loggerhead turtles, for example, leave the beach where...
Tomorrow is the SCUBA Challenge, where disabled and able-bodied divers will complete 64 lengths in the pool - fully kitted up - and 2 open water dives to raise money for Disability Day.
Organised by Dave Thompson, who sustained a...
Materials commonly used in sunscreens are harmful to marine life. Research shows sea urchin embryos, plankton and coral all affected.
The Underwater Photography Guide is now accepting entries for the 5th annual Ocean Art competition. Prizes worth over $75000 are on offer in 15 categories giving underwater photographers of all levels a chance to win.
For the less experienced...
Great white sharks know surfers aren't seals - most are just curious