Browsing: Environmental Features
When a reef “bleaches,” it looks like the life has drained out of it. The…
The ocean does not treat patience as a personality trait. It treats patience as physics,…
When you slip below the waterline, the ocean presents itself as another world, alive with…
Sea turtles are the original reef royals, older than the corals they graze past and…
You slip beneath the surface and the water is calm, yet you know the ocean…
Once ghostly white and silent, stretches of coral in the Great Barrier Reef, the Florida…
There are few underwater sights more mesmerising than coral spawning. For a handful of nights…
Marine conservation tourism has become one of the diving world’s most powerful narratives. Divers sign…
Sea lions are ocean rulers; they are elegant, gregarious, and insatiably curious. Learn how these…
Chantry Island is a small landmass located in Lake Huron, just south of where the…
The maps divers learn by heart – coral bommies off a tropical atoll, kelp canyons…
There is a quiet resilience growing beneath the waves, in places many divers never see.…
“Let me take you down… ’cause I’m going to strawberry fields.” — The Beatles. In…
Marine ecosystems face increasing pressure from human activities, including diving operations and underwater industrial work.…
The Grand Banks of Newfoundland are a series of submerged plateaus located southeast of Newfoundland…
Surfers Against Sewage are always out in full force protesting and fighting for our oceans,…
1. All Clownfish Start Life as MalesEvery clownfish is born male. If the dominant female…
Scuba divers have a unique relationship with the underwater world. The vibrant marine life, fragile…
Over 25 years ago, I led a National Geographic diving team on the first cave…
In July, divers aboard the Turks & Caicos Explorer Il did more than explore the islands’ incredible…
The Churchill River system is Steeped in Canadian history and boasts some of the best…
Roberta Eike was an American oceanographer and marine geologist active during the 1950s. In 1954,…
“Meet the Pacific spiny lumpsucker — a ping pong ball with fins! These tiny, round,…
This year marks a decade since Reef Renewal Foundation Curaçao (RRFC) launched a grassroots initiative…
Learn more about the tsunami that struck Newfoundland’s Burin Peninsula on November 18, 1929. The…
“Einstein was a pretty smart man but he didn’t know what kids know today. He…
Scuba diving is a fun, exhilarating hobby that offers the chance to take a breathtaking…
Coral Reef Day is June 1 and is a reminder that the ocean’s largest underwater…
Protect marine life by helping reduce pollution, supporting reef conservation, and participating in local cleanup…
Interacting with a turtle is a one off, crazy lucky experience which leaves a mark…
Protect marine ecosystems by keeping waterways clean. Join boaters advocating for eco-friendly practices and ensuring…
Effective waste management can safeguard the planet’s oceans. Learn actionable tips to reduce pollution and…
When we think of whales, their immense size and majestic presence often come to mind.…
Every year, South Africa’s Sardine Run draws thousands of visitors, eager to witness one of…
Log driving is the process of using a river’s water to transport logs, or sawn…
The ocean is at a critical crossroads, facing threats from climate change, pollution, overfishing, and…
As divers, we witness firsthand the devastating impact of plastic pollution on our oceans. From…
Beach cleaning is not only fun, it’s necessary. It is not a responsibility in a strict,…
Did you know the ocean has a massive, invisible conveyor belt that helps keep our…
The world’s growing plastic problem is massive, and the challenge of bringing about change can…
Sea ice that is not affixed to the shoreline or any other stationary object (shoals,…
IUCN’s Global Ocean Director underscored the need for sustainable financing in marine conservation, reinforcing Green…
Scientists, including those from National Geographic Pristine Seas, find scuba divers are willing to pay…
Swim Drink Fish strives to create swimmable, drinkable, fishable water. This vision is to connect…
In 2016, an octopus named Inky the Octopus broke out of the National Aquarium of…