A Living Museum in the Sea

“The Living Museum” is a protected area where an ancient pirate shipwreck, artifacts and rare corals can be visited. Learn more about this protected site.

Diver approaches an ancient sponge-encrusted cannon

DAN Member Profile: Otto Rutten

Otto Rutten is the associate operations director for the Aquarius Reef Base located in the waters of the Florida Keys. Read more about Rutten and why he is a DAN member.

Diver approaches the Aquarius Reef Base

Changing Oceans, Changing Lives

Ocean education geared toward children and teens has increased in popularity and offerings. These classes can educate students about marine environments and their importance. Read more about ocean education initiatives.

Three student scientists examine vial of water

DAN Member Profile: Greg Holt

DAN member Greg Holt might be better known as Greg the Divemaster and host of ScubaRadio. Read more about Greg Holt, his career and why he is a DAN member.

Male diver looks awkwardly at camera

Coral Reef CSI

The Coral Reef Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) program provides managers and law enforcement personnel with tools and training required to help gather evidence from the marine environment.

Research divers study a coral reef

Saving Seagrass, Saving Reefs

Seagrass beds are excellent places for marine life to live and thrive, but dwindling locations threaten the overall environment. Read more about the importance of seagrass beds.

Spinning boat propeller near lush seagrass

DAN Member Profile: Lad Adkins

DAN member Lad Adkins has made it his mission to help get invasive lionfish numbers under control. Read more about Lad’s efforts and why he’s a member of DAN.

Three men and one woman congregate and are having a conversation. The woman and one man are sitting.

Synchronized Spawning

Spawning enables corals, starfish, brittle stars, sea cucumbers and other marine critters to mate. They release eggs and let them mingle in the water. Learn more about spawning.

Several brittle sea stars congregate on a sponge to spawn

DAN Member Profile: Clive Cussler

DAN member Clive Cussler discusses why he loves shipwrecks and what motivates him to dive. Read more about Clive Cussler.

An old shipwreck piece in a harness