Marine Conservation

Marine conservation articles and updates from around the world, including national marine parks, protected areas and marine life like sharks and manta rays.

Photography as a Tool for Nature Conservation

A Note from the Editor: Javier Murcia, the author of this article, is an ambassador for Marelux – a premier […]

By Javier Murcia, September 15, 2023
Lionfish Invade the Mediterranean

The azure waters of the Mediterranean have been the center of Western civilization for millennia. The sea wears many hats […]

By Nirupam Nigam, July 15, 2022
I Went for a Dive in the Gulf of Maine and I Saw One Fish

As a child, I was lucky enough to spend my summers with my grandparents in Maine (aka, Vacationland). This meant […]

By Nirupam Nigam, May 8, 2022
Satellite Tagging – The SHARC Tag Program

One of the few advantages of lockdown is that underwater camera clubs are getting international speakers to support their virtual […]

By Robert Bailey, October 6, 2020
Best Ways to Protect the Ocean

Our Planet’s name is deceptive; we call it Earth. In fact, 70% of it is covered by water. The ocean […]

By Robert Bailey, April 23, 2020
Plastic Pollution: What You Can Do to Save Our Oceans

Plastic pollution enters the Caribbean Sea on the shores of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – only a few miles to […]

By Nirupam Nigam, July 9, 2019
Coral Reefs Now More Resistant to Ocean Warming than a Decade Ago

Reef Check Diver collects data on coral bleaching and other ecosystem health indicators along a transect. Climate change and […]

By REEF CHECK, April 17, 2019
Behind the Scenes at Bimini Sharklab

Bimini Island (Bahamas) is home to the Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation. Known as the Sharklab, the BBFS team conducts […]

By Brent Durand, March 24, 2016
Environmental Message Behind Darwin’s Dream Film

Every day we’re bombarded with underwater photos and videos, but it takes something a little different, something a little special, […]

By Brent Durand, November 25, 2015
Singapore’s First Marine Park

Singapore, a tiny city-state in the heart of Southeast Asia, evokes images of streets that are clean and safe, Formula […]

By Brent Durand, August 3, 2015
It is time to save some sharks

Sharkboat.org prepares for direct action against shark finners Fundraising campaign will support stopping shark finners in Costa Rican waters […]

By Scott Gietler, September 17, 2014
Interview with Rene Umberger – Scuba Diver who was attacked underwater

Scuba Diver Attacked: Interview with Rene Umberger By Scott Gietler, May 19th, 2014 SHARE THIS STORY Share […]

By Scott Gietler, May 20, 2014
Get Involved: Protecting Our Ocean

As divers and underwater photographers, we are more tuned in than most to the current state of the environment. […]

By Brent Durand, September 19, 2013
Sipadan History and Upcoming Underwater Camera Ban

Sipadan History and Upcoming Underwater Camera Ban Changes for Underwater Photographers Wanting to Dive Sipadan By Travis Ball Turtle […]

By travisball, March 12, 2013
Celebrating California’s Underwater Parks

Celebrating California’s Underwater Parks First state in the US to develop statewide marine protected areas1 By Michael Zeigler SHARE […]

By Zig, February 13, 2012
Shark Angels – Making a Difference

Shark Angels – Changing the Future for Sharks Globally connected, Shark Angels around the world are taking action By Jamie […]

By Zig, January 31, 2012
Conservation: Restoring Orange County’s Kelp Forests

Kelp Forest Conservation: Get Inspired! Orange County Ocean Restoration Project By Nancy Caruso SHARE THIS STORY Share Southern California […]

By Zig, May 22, 2011
Bluefin Tuna – What You Can Do

The Tale of the Bluefin Tuna Time is running out for the Bluefin Written by Vincent Kneefel, Marine Conservation Editor […]

By Scott Gietler, May 21, 2010