Marine Conservation

Marine conservation is one of the most important topics of conversation for scuba divers. After all, if we don't protect our oceans, there's no point diving...
South Australia installs bubble curtains to protect giant cuttlefish

South Australia installs bubble curtains to protect giant cuttlefish

The Australian government is installing a bubble curtain, which will protect South Australia's giant cuttlefish from a toxic algal bloom
an overhead shot of an Altantic Manta ray

‘Rays of Hope’ – an Interview with Karen Fuentes, founder of the Manta Caribbean Project

The Manta Caribbean Project is doing vital work to protect manta rays off the coast of Mexico – DIVE talks to its charismatic founder.
Shark Trust and Rapanui launch limited edition clothing range

Shark Trust and Rapanui launch limited edition clothing range

Rapanui and Shark Trust campaign to protect sharks - 10 per cent of profits from every sale to support shark conservation efforts.
Great British Beach Clean returns with call for public to take more responsibility

Great British Beach Clean returns with call for public to take more responsibility

The Great British Beach Clean returns for 2025 with an urgent call for the public to take more responsibility for beach litter
Manta Trust launches #SaveTheMantas campaign

Manta Trust launches #SaveTheMantas campaign

The Manta Trust has launched a campaign to get mantas and mobulas upgraded to the highest level of protection at November's CITES conference
Major progress – but still gaps – in shark and ray conservation

Major progress – but still gaps – in shark and ray conservation

ByDIVE StaffJul 10, 2025
CITES listings have had a positive impact on shark and ray conservation - but there is still much to do to ensure species survival
Coral ‘presumed exctinct’ rediscovered in Galápagos

Coral ‘presumed exctinct’ rediscovered in Galápagos

ByDIVE StaffJul 8, 2025
A species of stony coral thought to be extinct has been spotted in the Galápagos Islands for the first time in 24 years.
UNESCO endorses DAN.PADI Ocean Literacy Project

UNESCO endorses DAN.PADI Ocean Literacy Project

ByDIVE StaffJul 3, 2025
The DAN.PADI Ocean Literacy Project has been endorsed as an Ocean Decade Action by UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission
The Big Seaweed Search returns for summer 2025

The Big Seaweed Search returns for summer 2025

ByDIVE StaffJul 2, 2025
The Marine Conservation Society and Natural History Museum’s Big Seaweed Search is set to return between 26 July and 3 August 2025
huts on stilts over the water on the island of bora bora, French Polynesia

French Polynesia creates world’s largest MPA

ByDIVE StaffJun 18, 2025
French Polynesia announced the creation of the world's largest marine protected area at the recent UN Oceans Conference in France.
High Seas Treaty ratification reaches 50 signatures

High Seas Treaty ratification reaches 50 signatures

ByDIVE StaffJun 17, 2025
Nineteen new signatories have ratified the UN's Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ) treaty - also known as the High Seas Treaty
2025 Science Without Borders art competition winners

2025 Science Without Borders art competition winners

ByDIVE StaffMay 29, 2025
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation has announced the winners of its 2025 Science Without Borders Challenge ocean art competition
New coral gardens and deep sea species found in South Atlantic

New coral gardens and deep sea species found in South Atlantic

ByDIVE StaffMay 15, 2025
Previously unknown coral gardens, hydrothermal vents and new species have been discovered during an expedition to the South Sandwich Islands
Shark fins seized at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport

Shark fins seized at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport

ByDIVE StaffMay 6, 2025
Thai Customs officials have seized a huge haul of shark fins destined for China at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Int'l Airport
IUCN turtle assessment is positive but more work is needed

IUCN turtle assessment is positive but more work is needed

ByDIVE StaffApr 28, 2025
The IUCN's Marine Turtle Specialist Group's latest assessment shows conservation is working - but more work needs to be done.
Last push to double donations for Shark Trust!

Last push to double donations for Shark Trust!

ByDIVE StaffApr 25, 2025
All donations to the Shark Trust will be doubled until Tuesday 29 April - hoping to raise £20k for sharks, rays and skates
Thailand bans entry-level divers from using cameras underwater

Thailand bans entry-level divers from using cameras underwater

The Thai government has introduced a ban on cameras for entry-level divers, part of a raft of measures to better protect the nation's reefs
Ceningan Divers wins Green Fins Award 2025

Ceningan Divers wins Green Fins Award 2025

ByDIVE StaffApr 18, 2025
Ceningan Divers on Nusa Ceningan, Bali, Indonesia, wins Green Fins Award 2025 for Outstanding Commitment to Sustainable Marine Tourism
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