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...
2025 Science Without Borders art competition winners
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
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
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
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!
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
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 on Nusa Ceningan, Bali, Indonesia, wins Green Fins Award 2025 for Outstanding Commitment to Sustainable Marine Tourism
SHEBA’s new ‘Reef Builders’ documentary comes to Amazon Prime
Sheba has launched a documentary on Amazon Prime which will help raise funds for global coral reef restoration projects
National Geographic Pristine Seas heads to Fiji and Rotuma
National Geographic Pristine Seas launches an expedition to study and film the waters of Fiji and Rotuma to support ocean protection efforts
MCS – UK mackerel sustainability ratings drop for second year running
Some mackerel is no longer recommended for businesses as fishing pressure drops the species' sustainability rating for the second year running
Survey finds most people unaware of ‘forever chemicals’
A recent survey commissioned by MCS finds that the majority of UK citizens are unaware of forever chemicals and the dangers they pose
Easter ideas from the Marine Conservation Society
Looking forward to the Easter holidays? The Marine Conservation Society has some suggestions for combining family fun with citizen science
‘Cautious optimism’ as turtle populations rebound
A new study finds that sea turtle populations around the world are on the rise, largely thanks to global campaigns for their protection
Plastic litter increases by nearly 10 per cent on UK beaches
The Marine Conservation Society's latest State of Our Beaches report has found plastic is on the rise on UK beaches
All’s well at Wakatobi, says resident marine biologist Julia Mellers
All is well at Wakatobi: A conversation with Wakatobi's resident marine biologist, Julia Mellers, about her reef monitoring programme
Entangled Skye sperm whale sadly dies
A sperm whale disentangled by BDMLR volunteers tragically passes away a few days later, probably due to malnourishment
The National Lobster Hatchery – giving lobsters a helping hand
Lewis Jefferies visits the UK's National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow as it continues to develop its successful stock-enhancement programme.
The Young Dive Ambassadors of Atlantis Dumaguete
Jenny Stock rediscovers the joy of diving thanks to the Young Dive Ambassadors programme at Atlantis Resort, Dumaguete
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