Shark: An Icon on the Rise
Global shark populations are threatened by fishing pressures or shark-fin poaching. However, shark conservation efforts are working to raise sharks’ reputations.
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Coral Restoration Expands Internationally
Coral restoration projects are underway all over the world. Thanks to these projects, coral populations and reefs are thriving.
Mission 31: An Aquanaut’s Journey
Mission 31 challenged a team of aquanauts to live underwater for 31 days. A documentary film shooter chronicles his journey to be a Mission 31 aquanaut.
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Voluntourism
Voluntourism, when combined with a dive trip, combines the benefits of the marine environment and helping local communities. Learn more about several voluntourism opportunities found all over the world.
Weight Up!
How versed are you in buoyancy control? Proper buoyancy is key to a successful dive and it is in part due to weighting. Read more about weighting yourself correctly .
Communicable Diseases and Close Quarters
Communicable diseases are easy to catch — especially in close quarters. From common colds to salmonella, here are some great tips on how to stay healthy and avoid communicable diseases while away.
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.
Dark Side of the Sun
The sun is a powerful light source and can be used to the advantage of an underwater photographer. Learn more about harnessing the power of the sun and getting fantastic photos.
Shooter: Cristian Dimitrius
Filmmaker Cristian Dimitrius learned how to dive while in the Brazilian army and later became a biologist. Read more about his scuba lifestyle and how he became such an influential filmmaker.
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