Sargassum
Sargassum is highly dynamic and continuously circulates between the Sargasso Sea, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and Gulf Stream. The floating sargassum vegetation creates a unique habitat for ocean life. Learn more.
Alert Diver Category: Water Planet
National Geographic’s Pristine Seas
Read one diver’s journey into exploring remote ocean habits in an attempt to help protect them. National Geographic teamed up on this endeavor to explore, survey and protect wild seas.
Oceans of Plastic
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.
The Status of a Symbol
Thanks to manatee protections, populations have increased. Manatees are a symbol in Florida and very important. Read more about Florida manatees.
Sunscreens Linked to Coral Bleaching
Did you know your sunscreens could actually be hurting the world’s coral reefs? Learn more about safe sunscreens and protecting these resources.
How to (Re)Build a Kelp Forest
Kelp forests are incredibly important for healthy ecosystems’, and they are getting rebuilt in California. Read more about kelp forests.
Choosing Extinction
Monk seals are a critically endangered species in Hawaii, however, some island natives are protesting the seal being on the list. Read more.
Offshore Platforms
Offshore platforms actually house a lot of marine life and are popular dive sites because of it. Several oil platforms, however, are scheduled to be removed from the Gulf of Mexico. Read more about the platforms’ importance.
Greater Protection for Reef Corals
Reef corals demand greater protections. Broad reef protections have been helpful, protections specifically for corals are needed. Read more about threats to corals and what you can do as a diver and ocean lover.
Watch My Garden Grow
In late 2019 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and a cadre of state, federal, university, and restoration practitioner partners launched Mission: Iconic Reefs (MIR), a two-phased, 20-year, ecosystem-scale restoration initiative for the Florida Keys that focuses on restoring seven high-value, iconic reef systems.