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2nd Place - Celia Kujala Shot in Hornby Island, Canada

Shark-release shot wins “Safe Under the Sea” Underwater Photo Contest

In April the Underwater Photography Guide launched the Ocean Art Safe Under the Sea underwater photo competition to help raise money to...
Oceanic whitetip shark at Elphinstone reef by Alexander Vasenin

Urgently needed protection granted to Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Main photo credit: Alexander Vasenin, CC by SA 4.0 There was a vital conservation win for a critically...
Kimon M wreck in the Egyptian Red Sea. On Shab Abu Nuhas Reef along with the Giannis D, the Carnatic and the Chrisoula K.

Best Wreck Diving Sites in 2020

See the latest list of the best wreck diving sites... 1. The Yongala, Australia Claiming...
barracuda

Malaysia changes dates of Sipadan Closure

Rated one of the best diving areas in the world, Sipadan will be closed this year during November - a change from the previously...
diver's bubbles in the sea

Malaysia to extend marine protected areas around Sabah

In the coral triangle, Sabah is home to some of the best diving in the world. The famous diving areas of Sipadan and Mabul islands are off the coast of eastern Sabah, with Layang Layang in the west. The MPAs will further increase the marine diversity in the area.
"Eclipse" Golden Rays 5th Place - Edwar Herreno Shot in Bat Island, Costa Rica with Nikon D800

Ocean Art Underwater Photography Competition now Open – $80000 of Prizes

With 16 underwater photo categories for novices and professionals. Over $18,000 of prizes to be won.
Green Turtle

Crime-scene technique used to track turtles

Scientists have used satellite tracking and a crime-scene technique to discover an important feeding ground for green turtles in the Mediterranean.
Healthy coral reef

How to protect corals from climate change?

The best way to protect corals threatened by climate change is to conserve a wide range of their habitats, according to a study in...
Coral Reef on Little Brother in the Red Sea by Tim Nicholson of SCUBA Travel

Red Sea bans single use plastics

Egypt's Red Sea Governorate has introduced a ban on single-use plastics. The ban covers items including disposable plastic bags, cutlery and cups, and aims to...
Reef blocks

New artificial reef technology aims to restore marine environments

A pioneering system for building artificial reefs is ideal for restoring complex marine environments. One of its most important roles is to help protect vulnerable fish stocks and other marine species whose habitats are at risk.