Coral Reefs

Coral reefs are the most popular dive spots for recreational scuba divers, so we need to make sure we do everything we can to protect them
Fifth Great Barrier Reef mass bleaching since 2016

Fifth Great Barrier Reef mass bleaching since 2016

AIMS scentists have said the fifth mass bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef since 2016 is currently taking place
Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire expands coral restoration plans

Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire expands coral restoration plans

Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire has announced it is to expand its network of resilient coral nurseries and Bonaire and Klein Bonaire
A satellite photo from the Allen Coral Atlas showing a shallow coral reef off Exmouth, Western Australia

The world has more coral reefs than first thought

Scientists say there is more coral reef area across the globe than previously thought, according to a detailed satellite mapping project
satellite image of a reef in palau, micronesia

Using satellites to monitor reef biodiversity

ByStuart ButlerFeb 15, 2024
Using space technology, a team of researchers has developed a technique for monitoring reef biodiversity on a global scale.
Wakatobi: at the forefront of Ocean stewardship

Wakatobi: at the forefront of Ocean stewardship

ByDIVE ContributorsFeb 8, 2024
While some call for plastic bans and government regulations, Wakatobi has been leading the way in ocean cleanups since 1995
Scuba diving the Florida Keys – America’s coral archipelago

Scuba diving the Florida Keys – America’s coral archipelago

ByDIVE ContributorsJan 29, 2024
Exploring the vibrant coral reefs, many wrecks and conservation programmes of the Florida Keys and their exceptional scuba diving
World’s largest deep-sea coral reef system discovered in Atlantic ocean

World’s largest deep-sea coral reef system discovered in Atlantic ocean

A collaborative effort between organisations has resulted in the discovery of an expanse of deep, cold-water coral off the coast of Florida
Green Fins adopted by Sandals and Beaches Caribbean resorts

Green Fins adopted by Sandals and Beaches Caribbean resorts

The Caribbean’s all-inclusive Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts become the first to attain a portfolio-wide Green Fins membership
New Caledonia to extend area of MPA banning marine industrial activities

New Caledonia to extend area of MPA banning marine industrial activities

ByStuart ButlerDec 16, 2023
New Caledonia takes bold strides to further protect some of the world's most pristine and species-diverse coral reefs.
OceanShot and PADI announce 2024 ‘Blue Lab’ and reef expansion projects

OceanShot and PADI announce 2024 ‘Blue Lab’ and reef expansion projects

ByDIVE StaffDec 12, 2023
OceanShot coral restoration founders join PADI's CEO to announce new projects during an underwater panel at the recent Global Citizen Forum
AI and robotics being used to revive coral reefs

AI and robotics being used to revive coral reefs

ByStuart ButlerDec 3, 2023
Robot arms are being trained to restore coral reefs off the coast of Western Australia, and have shownb some positive early results
Reef-World launches Save Our Reefs fundraiser

Reef-World launches Save Our Reefs fundraiser

ByDIVE StaffNov 27, 2023
The Reef-World Foundation has launched its Save Our Reefs end-of-year campaign, asking for donations to help preserve the world's coral reefs
Best live underwater webcams

Best live underwater webcams

ByStuart ButlerNov 20, 2023
Go on a virtual dive while viewing these live underwater webcams of coral reefs, seabirds, sharks, kelp forests and sea lions
OceanShot invites PADI to COP28 underwater panel

OceanShot invites PADI to COP28 underwater panel

PADI has been invited to join the founders of coral restoration project OceanShot for a panel at the Global Citizen Forum, set to take place at COP28
Surfers against Olympic construction at Teahupo’o

Surfers against Olympic construction at Teahupo’o

ByStuart ButlerOct 20, 2023
Locals claim infrastructure construction for the 2024 Olympic Games will cause environmental damage to the famed Tahitian reefs of Teahupo’o
Video: Maximising dive time on Wakatobi’s pristine reefs

Video: Maximising dive time on Wakatobi’s pristine reefs

ByDIVE ContributorsSep 27, 2023
Tom St George captures the pristine condition of the coral reefs in Wakatobi's private marine preserve, often highly praised by divers
coral polyps with their tentacles extended for feeding

Everything you need to know about coral reefs

Coral reefs are the reason many of us love to go diving, but there's an awful lot we still don't know about them. Here are the basics.
Safeguarding the genetic diversity of Bonaire’s coral reefs

Safeguarding the genetic diversity of Bonaire’s coral reefs

ByDIVE StaffSep 21, 2023
For the past four years, Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire has been cultivating coral larvae in a makeshift lab to help build more resilient reefs
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