National marine sanctuaries protect natural and cultural features and enable people to use and enjoy the oceans in sustainable ways. Read more about these sanctuaries and how you can enjoy them.
SEAFOOD HAS LONG BEEN AN INTEGRAL PART of the human diet, and some people consider it to be an inexhaustible food source. Fish-finding sonar, satellite locating systems, 100-mile-plus longlines with […]
Plastic debris damages local environments and wildlife. It’s a serious, solvable problem. Learn more about the plastic problem and what you could do about it.
Florida manatees are slowly rebounding, however, they have been urbanized and migrate to places often unsafe. Read more about Florida manatees.
MARITIME TRANSPORT HAS MORE TO DO WITH CORAL DISEASE than you might think. Just like most animals, corals can get diseases. Researchers first recognized coral disease in the early 1970s. […]
Thanks to manatee protections, populations have increased. Manatees are a symbol in Florida and very important. Read more about Florida manatees.
Hydrothermal vents are underwater volcanoes that play an important role in the ocean’s temperature, chemistry and circulation patterns. Read more about hydrothermal vents and their importance to scientists.
One of the world’s most destructive invasive species is gaining new ground — or water — in Canada and up to Alaska. Carcinus maenas, which translates to “raving mad crab,” outcompetes many local crab species in devouring clams, oysters, and mussels, and they sometimes even eat other crabs and juvenile fish. They destroy seagrass, an essential habitat for juvenile salmon, herring, rockfish, and many other marine animals.
Did you know your sunscreens could actually be hurting the world’s coral reefs? Learn more about safe sunscreens and protecting these resources.
Mangrove forests are a vital part in the aquatic ecosystem. Learn more about mangrove forests and how divers can explore them.
