As divers, we experience the beauty of the oceans, from vibrant coral reefs to thriving seagrass beds. Yet,...

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As divers, we have the unique privilege of exploring the underwater world. With that privilege comes respon...

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If you asked the average person to do a word association between "disease" and the year "2020," one very ob...

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Every year on June 8th, we celebrate World Ocean Day; A day dedicated to appreciating the many gifts that o...

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Corals worldwide are turning white in response to the higher-than-average ocean temperatures this year. So ...

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The MV X-Press Pearl spilled nearly 75 billion plastic pellets into the ocean; but all hope is not lost. In...

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I will never forget seeing a healthy and thriving reef for the first time. I began my scuba diving career i...

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Saving the world’s coral reefs has become one of the most pressing ocean conservation issues today. With mi...

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There is nothing better than curling up under a blanket and watching a good movie.If you are a diver or an ...

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Coral reefs are not only beautiful, colorful, and fun to explore, they are extremely important to our plane...

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World Ocean Day 2022is just around the corner, and we want to equip you to join the global movement to prot...

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Stretching along the Australian coast for more than 1400 miles, and containing over 2900 individual reefs a...

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Every diver cares about the environment in some way - a bold yet true statement! No matter what got you int...

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Paradise for divers - More than 80 dive spotsTurquoise waters, a light breeze lets the palms sway while adu...

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Scientists rely on the help of scuba divers and snorkelers Between 2014 and 2015, roundabout 50 to 90 pe...

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Kenya's coast is long, the area around the place Watamu of which is the most scenic. Also, off the coast is...

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If you want to dive in Belize, you have basically three options: Either you choose one of the many provider...

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Corals feed differently than expectedWhen it comes to nutrition, corals have a few tricks. Most of their nu...

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Reduced salinity of seawater has devastating effects on coralsRecent studies show that drastic changes in s...

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Fluorescent light attracts microalgaeCorals know how to attract good company. A research study has shown th...

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Web-based application improves data evaluation and availabilityCoral reefs are as vulnerable as they are be...

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Many of us have witnessed with our own eyes the threats coral reefs are facing today: pollution and destr...

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Genes in corals help to predict whether the corals are experiencing stress Scientists recently discovere...

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A unique project has its headquarters in Puerto Morelos: scientists, aquarists, local stakeholders and auth...

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Things don't look good for corals. With only a few truly healthy coral reefs left and forecasts not getting...

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Scientists have confirmed the largest die-off of corals at Australia's Great Barrier Reef, with the northe...

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On the tropical island of Curacao, SECORE International's annual board meeting has just taken place. Scient...

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Scientists investigate bacterial communities on reefs Good bacteria may be essential to maintaining the ...

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Global index of thermal stress has tripled since the late 19th century Over the last two years, the mass...

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