The Enormous Din of the Sea
The ocean is actually quite a noisy place caused by the unique marine fauna. Read more about this marine symphony.
Alert Diver Category: Water Planet
Rewilding Mustique’s Reefs
IT’S NO SECRET THAT CARIBBEAN REEFS ARE IN CRISIS. Many stony coral species face an uncertain destiny, and some scientific predictors point toward extinction in the near future for some species.
What is the value of a dead reef compared with the value of a living marine ecosystem?
End the U.S. Shark-Fin Trade
Divers should take a stand to end the shark-fin trade. A bipartisan bill before Congress is poised to stop the sale of shark fins in the U.S.
Grassroots Marine Protected Areas
Global marine protected wildlife sanctuaries foster ecological protections and growth while also helping boost local economies. Read the stories behind several marine protected areas across the world.
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.
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.
MPAs: Our Best Chance to Save Coral Reefs
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are vital in saving global coral reef populations — and yet, they aren’t completely enough. Read more about the importance of MPAs.
Protecting Hawai‘i’s Fishes
CHARLES DARWIN’S FIVE WEEKS IN THE GALÁPAGOS Islands were crucial to the development of his theory of evolution, likely due to the Galápagos having the world’s second-highest proportion of endemic species. What if Darwin had instead visited the islands with the world’s highest rate of endemism?
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.
A Call to Action for Divers to Support Our Nation’s Sanctuaries
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.
