Thriving ‘middle light’ reefs may offer hope for shallower, degraded reefs
NOAA-funded scientists have found extensive and biologically diverse coral ecosystems occurring at depths between 100-500 feet within a 12 mile span off the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico.
Mesoamerican Caribbean Reef is a Project Hotbed
The MACR is a complex tapestry of interconnected ecosystems, including barrier and fringing reefs, atolls and patch corals, sea grass beds and mangrove systems.
Mid-life metamorphosis: Accountant to PADI Instructor
Most divers have entertained the notion of going pro and turning their passion for getting wet into a full-time career.
CONSERVATION
CITES4sharks: Historic Shark Decisions Survive Final Threat at CITES Plenary
Five commercially valuable shark species, manta rays & freshwater sawfish listed CITES...
WWF Statement on Drilling in the Arctic
August 30, 2012 – Following the Department of the Interior’s announcement to...
Study shows widespread climate changes underway in B.C’s Oceans affecting fisheries, deep sea-diversity and coastal habitats
VANCOUVER, BC – A newly-released report by WWF and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness...
Coral Sea makes ocean conservation history
The Australian government today announced the creation of the world’s largest marine...
Glass sponge reefs: New marine protected areas, 1 of 12
British Columbia’s prehistoric glass sponge reefs are an international treasure....
WODC: Eleven critical issues affecting our oceans
Leading up to World Oceans Day on June 8th, World Oceans Day Canada (WODC) provides...
The Coral Sea: Our Ocean Paradise
The Coral Sea is a tropical marine jewel. Lying east of the Great Barrier Reef in...
WWF Canada: Sobey Fund for Oceans gives students an opportunity to demonstrate ocean leadership
Graduate students at Dalhousie University who are interested in finding solutions...
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SCUBA
MARTI Tips for “Reef Friendly” Diving
Of course we know that divers are some of the strongest and most effective advocates...
Cousteau Divers creates participative science program
Pierre Cousteau, the youngest son of legendary SCUBA pioneer Read More →
New Project AWARE Action Plan Galvanizes Scuba Divers for Ocean Protection
AWARE divers poised to protect the ocean planet Read More →
Kittiwake – Cayman’s New Artificial Reef
Since its sinking on January 8, 2011 the Kittiwake has garnered a lot of attention...
Expedition adventures: diving with purpose
Interested in a different take on the typical dive holiday? Read More →
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EVERYTHING ELSE
NOAA releases new views of Earth’s ocean floor
Strait of Juan de Fuca. NOAA NOAA has made sea floor maps and other data on the world’s coasts, continental shelves and deep ocean available for easy viewing online. Anyone with Internet access can now explore undersea features and obtain detailed depictions of the sea floor and coasts, including deep canyons, ripples, landslides and likely fish habitat. The... [Read more of this article]
Video: Save the Whales
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Eat this fish: Tasty Lionfish serving suggestions
Lionfish "suimono" or soup. by panduh via flickr The rapid expansion of both numbers and territory of the invasive Lionfish are well documented. NOAA now appears to be putting that human tendency to eat things to extinction to good use by teaming up with Sea to Table and REEF – The Reef Environmental Education Foundation to provide a... [Read more of this article]
A Google Doodle and other honors for Cousteau
Last Sunday marked the 100th anniversary of the birthday of Jacques Yves Cousteau. Besides “the doodle”, many stories and accolades from around the world recall the famous French explorer. A Reuters article details U.S. Congressional honors, sea-going missions and fundraising to restore the world’s most famous marine exploration ship... [Read more of this article]
World Turtle Day – Sunday May 23rd
I’m not sure that the news of World Turtle Day has made it everywhere around the globe, so I’ll do my part to spread the word – mostly because I like turtles. Check out “Build a sand turtle to save our flatbacks!” and join the Sea Turtle Restoration Project in celebrating with a beach clean up and bag the plastics event in... [Read more of this article]
More Cozumel Closeups – Video Post
More great underwater work in this video shot in Cozumel by Randy Travis (AKA rjt98 on YouTube.). Thanks Randy, keep ‘em coming. Randy works at Blue Angel in Cozumel shooting video for guests. Share your videos, photos and stories about ocean conservation and scuba diving. Become a member of discover5oceans Read More →
Cozumel Closeups – Video Post
Lots of great hi-res macro work in this video shot in Cozumel by Randy Travis (AKA rjt98 on YouTube.). Thanks Randy. Randy is currently working at Blue Angel in Cozumel shooting video for guests. Share your videos, photos and stories about ocean conservation and scuba diving. Become a member of discover5oceans Read More →
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