Scuba Diving With Sharks: The 20 Best Dive Sites in the World

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From tiger sharks in the Bahamas to schooling hammerheads in the Galápagos, these unforgettable dive sites offer some of the best shark encounters. Learn where to dive, how to interact responsibly with sharks and how your sightings can contribute to conservation efforts through the Global Shark & Ray Census.

The 12 Best Destinations for Diving With Endangered Marine Life

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According to the Smithsonian, there are over 2,000 species of endangered marine life. Each of these species plays a vital role in its habitat, yet because of pressures on the environment like fishing, pollution and more, these animals are all threatened with extinction. Divers have a unique opportunity to see and support these animals. By […]

Ocean Conservation Laws – Recent Successes Around the World

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DiverReef_Shutterstock While there’s no doubt that individual actions towards ocean conservation have the power to make positive impacts on our blue planet, legislation passed by city, state, and national governments also has the power to create big waves. As divers, we are deeply connected to the ocean as well as acutely aware of the many threats […]

Mission Blue Hope Spot: Micronesian Islands

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IslandsMicronesia_cKipEvans_MissionBlue In the heart of the southwestern Pacific Ocean, the Micronesian Islands are made up of more than 2,000 islands that span an area larger than the continental United States. While the region’s total land area is approximately one thousand square miles (2,600 square kilometers), the total ocean area within the perimeter of the Micronesian Islands […]