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PADI Social Media Coordinator & Field Correspondent. Allison (aka Ocean Allison) is a Marine Biologist turned Ocean Communicator, using her knowledge of ocean science, her passion for ocean conservation, and her skills in communications to educate and inspire people around the world to care for our blue planet.

Learn to Dive: Cold Water vs. Warm Water

Whether you take your first breaths underwater in a warm water or cold water location, learning to dive is sure to be a positively life changing experience.

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Shawn Heinrichs on Ocean Conservation in Indonesia

To highlight some of the most impactful ocean conservation efforts focused on Indonesia, we're highlighting conservation photographer Shawn Heinrichs.

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Mission Blue Hope Spot: Pangatalan Island, Philippines

This little island in the Philippines is making giant strides when it comes to conservation and restoration of its surrounding marine environment.

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Sydney Coast Declared Mission Blue Hope Spot

Sylvia Earle and her team at Mission Blue officially declared Australia's Sydney Coast as a Hope Spot during the Ocean Lovers Festival in Sydney in April.

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Diving into Ocean Science

For ocean scientists, scuba diving is often essential to being able to observe and study the complex dynamics found beneath the surface.

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Top 5 Dive Sites Around Japan

Japan provides a variety of spectacular diving options, from ice floes to coral reefs, with an exciting diversity of marine life.