Glimmers of Hope
Stony coral tissue loss disease caused rapid and extensive loss of important reef-building corals. The disease can be stopped through antibiotics but pinpointing the cause of the disease is hard.
Alert Diver Category: Features
How Divers Can Help Combat Coral Disease
Coral reefs cover less than 1 percent of the Earth’s surface but are home to 25 percent of all marine fish species at some point in their life cycle. Learn how you can help stop the spread of coral disease.
The Far Reaches: Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is an independent state wedged between Australia and the equator, encompassing half the island of New Guinea (the remainder is a province of Indonesia) and hundreds of idyllic islands.
Islands in an Endless Ocean
Formed of lava, these nine islands of the Azores, on the coast of Portugal, are each incredibly different. They are isolated and vulnerable by winter storms, but the diving is spectacular.
Remote and Wild
Humans pose a serious risk to the world’s oceans. The Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument is the largest marine protected area in the world. Biologists periodically check the area to ensure to remains untouched.
Professional Liability: Not Just for Pros
Dive professionals and everyone involved in diving should recognize the value of learning more about risk assessment as a means of promoting safety for all divers.
Red Sea Photo Safari
The Red Sea is a great diving destination with blue waters, pristine coral reefs and diverse ship wrecks. Learn more about diving the Red Sea in this photo safari.
Washed by the Wild Atlantic
Although the water is often murky, the variety of life in Dublin Bay is always a revelation. Every bit of rock is covered in invertebrate life, with filter feeders of all shapes and colors.
Dive into an MPA
Marine protected areas (MPAs) safeguard marine environments and conserve these resources. Diving is typically allowed in MPAs, and these areas abound in the United States.
Cannabis and Diving
While there are not sufficient studies on diving while under the influence of cannabis, the psychoactive effects of THC from using cannabis or impure CBD oil can affect your performance and increase your risk while underwater.
