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...
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
Study: turning dive sites into MPAs would both protect and provide
A new study says fully protecting dive sites would help restore marine life and generate revenue for local communities and the dive tourism
Dr Sylvia Earle announced as first PADI Emeritus AmbassaDiver
PADI has announced legendary diver, marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer Dr Syliva Earle as its first 'Emeritus AmbassaDiver'.
Inspiring Hope – an interview with Cristina ‘Mitty’ Mittermeier
Graeme Green talks to Cristina 'Mitty' Mittermeier about close calls with ocean giants, her new book, and her favourite scuba diving locations
British Divers Marine Life Rescue volunteers free entangled Skye whale
British Divers Marine Life Rescue volunteers freed a humpback whale that had become entangled off the coast of the Scottish island of Skye.
Pitcairn’s Ducie Atoll and Henderson Island recognised as Important Shark and Ray Areas
Pitcairn's Henderson Island and Ducie Atoll named Important Shark and Ray Areas by the IUCN - critical sites for shark conservation.
Manta Trust launches ‘Volunteer Time Off’ expeditions for businesses
The Manta Trust has launched a new initiative aimed at getting businesses involved in manta ray conservation through volunteering expeditions
Ross Merrin on training as a BDMLR Marine Mammal Medic
Musician, author and now a British Divers Marine Life Rescue volunteer, Ross Merrin talks to DIVE about training as a Marine Mammal Medic
China overtakes US for captive orca numbers – report
A new report reveals China holds the most captive orcas, bottlenose dolphins and beluga whales in the world - and is on the lookout for more
Shark and ray populations halved by overfishing in last 50 years
A new study finds that overfishing has caused populations of sharks, rays and chimaeras to decline by half since 1970.
Cargo ship grounded in El Quseir, Egypt
In an incident that provides some context into the sea conditions that may have sunk the MV Sea Story, a…
An Island of Hope – St Helena’s extensive MPA
Charged with looking after an MPA twice the size of Great Britain, the isolated island of St Helena takes marine conservation very seriously
Weird – but not wonderful – finds of the MCS Great British Beach Clean
MCS reports that its 2024 Great British Beach Clean turned up some weird - but not particularly wonderful - items on the UKs beaches.
Success for England’s largest seagrass restoration project
England’s largest seagrass restoration project has ended after five years, with eight hectares of seagrass successfully restored.
Portuguese man o’ war on the rise in UK and Irish seas
Strong westerly winds drove Portuguese man o' war to the UK and Ireland last winter, making it the second-most sighted jellyfish-like species
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