Millions of individual acts of stewardship, happening all around the world.

Conservation

Healthy oceans are essential to our future. Explore stories, practical tips and inspiring initiatives that empower divers to protect marine ecosystems and create positive change above and below the surface.

Underwater view of the deep blue ocean, with sunlight filtering through to create ripples and waves. The water is calm yet powerful, representing both depth and serenity.

Behind the Lens of the Shot That Won the Sharks & Ray Category of Scuba Diving Magazine’s 2026 Photo Contest

Josh Schellenberg's winning shot features a mako shark in Baja California.

Ocean Conservation Activities You Can Join in Puerto Rico

Ocean conservation activities in Puerto Rico include protecting baby turtles and visiting a manatee rehabilitation center.

Hammerhead shark turning with a diver in the background

I Was Afraid of Sharks. Now I’m Afraid for Them.

A trip on a shark research project turned my fear for sharks into a fear for their survival.

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Dagat, Kamusta Ka Na?: The Cleanup That Didn’t End at the Shore

For Women's Dive Day, a group in the Philippines came together to clean the ocean and spread the message.

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