US edition ~50 Mb
EU edition ~50 Mb
Raja Ampat in Indonesia is now recognised as the epicentre of biodiversity on the planet. However, its conservation has been 20 years in the making. A key figure in its development and strategy is ecologist Mark Erdmann. Don Silcock has the story.
Sharks can instil both fear and wonder. Shark ecologist and behaviourist Cristina Zenato addresses some of the common misconceptions divers may have about diving with sharks.
The small volcanic island of Pulau Weh lies northwest of Sumatra in Indonesia, where the Indian Ocean meets the Andaman Sea. Nature and wildlife are diverse both above and below the waves. Pierre Constant recounts his revisit to Sumatra.
His story, as compelling as it is, reads like a film script. His work takes him to unusual and remote places. His passion, combined with technical expertise, experience and research, has made him a renowned underwater explorer and documentarian. Andrea Murdock Alpini talks to Alessandra Squarta about his undersea discoveries and endeavours.
Scuba training has come a long way since its early days. Simon Pridmore takes an entertaining look back at what was required of students just a few decades ago.
Is it a “seal” or a “sea lion”? These terms are often confused. Pierre Constant offers some clarification and gives us insights into the different species of pinnipeds we know and love.
Stefan Panis recounts his adventure revisiting the wreck of SS Toward, a victim of the WWI minefield at Foreland near Dover in the United Kingdom.
With an extraordinary diversity of life and natural beauty found in its coral reefs and rainforests, the Philippines is a bucket-list destination for divers the world over. Underwater photographer and journalist Lorenzo Moscia shares his adventure to the provinces of Cebu, Negros and Siquijor of the Visayas Islands and the remarkable resilience of its people.
We asked our contributors to share their favorite underwater images that showcase white as a design element, and they returned with a sublime collection of macro to wide-angle shots featuring a variety of marine life and underwater seascapes,from reefs to wrecks to scenes under the ice.
Shark numbers surge again after a decade-long decline from 2009 to 2019 in the waters of Belize. This resurgence is the result of a unique partnership between shark fishers, marine scientists, and government authorities, who implemented protective measures across Belize's three atolls to help safeguard these iconic creatures.
The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census, the world’s largest collaborative effort to accelerate the discovery of marine life, has announced the discovery of 866 new marine species.
After 132 years, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) has announced the discovery of SS Western Reserve, a 300ft (~91m) steel steamer that tragically sank in Lake Superior in 1892, resulting in the loss of 27 lives.
A series of great white shark deaths along the Atlantic coast of North America has been linked to brain inflammation.
Maritime archaeologists from Vrak – Museum of Wrecks are investigating a shipwreck in Landfjärden, south of Stockholm, that may be the oldest known carvel-built vessel from the Nordic region.
The aim of Infinitum Humanitarian Systems (IHS) is “to protect lives when systems fail”. It gathers, tests and implements practical humanitarian solutions for real-world challenges.
Sonar imaging identifies the only Brazilian military ship sunk during World War II, lost off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.