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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Nestled in the pristine rivers of Kyoto is a creature that has fascinated biologists, conservationists, and...

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There are over 3000 species of jellyfish in the waters of our beautiful, blue planet, and new species ...

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In this latest Edges of Earth update, the team take a deep dive into the world of mantas with The Manta Tru...

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Depending on who you talk to, Florida is known for a handful of things. For us northeasterners, Florida is ...

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California’s kelp forests are known for their jaw-dropping beauty and the incredible diving they offer. The...

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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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As divers, we want to protect the oceans we love but it can feel overwhelming when we are surrounded by neg...

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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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Celebrated annually on April 22nd, Earth Day 2024 brings conservationists together to think up new ways to ...

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Our oceans and seas are suffering. Plastic pollution is a huge problem, climate change is causing sea level...

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The amount of plastic in our oceans is concerning, and the problem is not going away on its own. As divers ...

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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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On the 7th of September 2023, a full day of ceremony was held on Koh Tao to celebrate and welcome two new w...

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The rainbow-hued coral reefs of the Red Sea are teeming with vibrant fish and an array of soft and hard cor...

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Written by Annabel Kemp / Convex Seascape Survey. The ocean has long been a victim of climate change. But w...

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World Ocean Day takes place every year on June 8th. It is a day to appreciate all our ocean gives to us, to...

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If you are looking for a sign to take on the challenge of ice diving, here it is! There is no time like the...

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Are you concerned about the state of our oceans and want to make a difference? Look no further than SSI’s B...

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As divers we should try to protect this beautiful blue planet that we call home in any way we can. Earth Da...

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The new year is approaching and you are probably starting to think about your new year’s resolutions. But i...

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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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As part of their 25th anniversary celebrations, the Shark Trust is launching a new community science initia...

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So, you have the diving bug and cannot wait to build your dream diving career, but where do you start? Most...

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As an ocean lover, you know that sharks often get a bad rap. They are largely misrepresented to the public ...

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The spectacular Coral Triangle is the underwater equivalent of the Amazon rainforest and is the epicenter o...

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Whether you love sharks or not, there is no denying these incredible animals are awesome! To celebrate Shar...

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When it comes to diving, there is nothing like drifting over light-filled coral reefs or along coral-encrus...

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