With coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica is a country of beautiful beaches, lagoons, rainforests and nature reserves, home to a rich diversity of species on land and underwater. Scott Bennett tells of his adventure there.
We asked our contributors to share their favorite underwater images with gem tones of ruby red, emerald green, sapphire blue, amethyst purple, amber topaz or sparkly diamond, and they came back with a brilliant selection of macro and wide-angle shots featuring a diverse range of marine species and underwater scenes.
Mangroves are unique ecosystems that protect our shorelines, sustain biodiversity and combat climate change. Simone Albanese interviews Lorenzo Mittiga, an underwater photographer and environmental educator now based in Bonaire, about his work with mangroves.
The marlin run in Mexico’s Baja California Sur is an extraordinary marine migration event that attracts marine enthusiasts, photographers, snorkellers and divers every year. Silke Schimpf has the story.
Founded by dive pioneer Leeza English, Triton Bay Divers is a beautiful and secluded resort offering world-class diving and is the first and only resort in Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia. Simon Pridmore tells the story of how Leeza was the driving force behind the resort.
Have you ever wondered how an underwater photographer got an astounding, sublime or compelling shot? In this new series, Story Behind the Picture, explorer and wildlife photographer Amos Nachoum shares insights about one of his captivating photos in each segment.
The shy and enigmatic pygmy angelfish is found on coral and rocky reefs, primarily in the Indo-Pacific region, but a few species can also be found in the western Atlantic. Nigel Marsh takes a closer look at this elusive family of fish.
Jellyfish are graceful, delicate and mesmerising life forms that have inhabited the world’s oceans for millions of years. Pietro Cimmino explores the characteristics of jellyfish, their role in marine ecosystems and their importance in our scientific future.
Have you ever wondered about the inner workings of a new camera system and how it has been designed and built? Don Silcock gives us a glimpse into the making of a high-end underwater housing.
The Royal Australian Navy has located the wreck of USS Edsall, a Clemson-class destroyer sunk in 1942, approximately 200 miles east of Christmas Island.
This fall’s two events could not be more different. The former is an intimate conference centred around presentations and discussions with leading speakers, as well as socialising and good food, while DEMA is a huge, intense trade show where you run around frantically for four days in an attempt to meet as many people as possible. Here is a summary.
A new global study reveals alarming overlaps between shipping routes and whale habitats.
The National Geographic Society’s Pristine Seas team uncovered a massive 34-metre-wide coral estimated to be 300 years old during an expedition in October 2024.
Vessel strikes are a significant cause of injury and death for marine animals, particularly whales. To address this growing issue, WHOI researchers have developed a cutting-edge Whale Detection Camera (WDC) system.
Scientists have made significant progress in understanding a little-known population of orcas off Chile’s coast, with first-time documentation of the orcas hunting dusky dolphins.
Advanced data and historical analysis confirm the location of the British WWI armed steamer HMS Stephen Furness, sunk by a German submarine in 1917.
As coral reefs face collapse from rising ocean temperatures, scientists debate whether introducing heat-tolerant coral species could help save these vital ecosystems.
Recent research has revealed that what was previously considered a single species of bonnethead shark actually consists of two distinct species in the western Atlantic Ocean.
Diveheart Malaysia, in collaboration with Mimpi Perhentian Resort, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Terengganu, University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), Rotary Club and University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), successfully held its annual Diveheart event on 7–9 October 2024 in the Perhentian Islands.
Archaeologists have uncovered remnants of a 2,000-year-old temple submerged off the Italian coast near Naples. Built by Arabian immigrants from the Nabataean culture, the site includes altars and inscribed marble slabs, providing rare insight into the cultural exchange between ancient Nabataea and Rome.
Surveys for the MarramWind floating offshore wind project have uncovered a shipwreck believed to be the SS Tobol, a Russian merchant vessel sunk in 1917 by a German U-boat.
Research reveals that Weddell seals in Antarctica dive deep and time it right, adopting a calculated hunting strategy that maximises overall results.
Maritime historians Brendon Baillod and Bob Jaeck have located the long-lost steam tug John Evenson near Algoma, Wisconsin, USA, using historical records and advanced remote sensing technology.
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