The 2023 death of an experienced diver killed by a boat strike was likely caused by the boat captain’s failure to post a proper lookout, and improper use of a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB) by the ...

The Marine Conservation Society has updated its Good Fish Guide for 2025 in line with the latest scientific advice, which brings concerning news from some of the UK’s fisheries. The Good Fish Guide ...

The Underwater Photography Guide has announced that it is now accepting entries for the 2025 edition of its annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition. Now in its 14th year, the Ocean Art ...

Nancy Easterbrook, founder of Grand Cayman dive operator Divetech (Photo: Facebook) The scuba diving world has sadly said farewell to another technical diving pioneer with the passing of Nancy ...

A tourist boat and snorkellers on the Great Barrier Reef (Photo: Shutterstock) Cairns, Queensland-based tour operator Hostel Reef Trips has been fined AU$60,000 (£29,333) for safety failings following ...

The editors of Australia’s Ocean Geographic magazine have launched an online petition asking the government of the Maldives to reconsider lifting its shark fishing ban. The petition is a response to ...

Garmin has announced a new addition to its scuba diving lineup with the Descent X30, an easy-to-read, large-format dive computer with an eco-friendly design. The new computer has a 2.4-inch display, a ...

The United Nations’ BBNJ Agreement – also known as the High Seas Treaty – has been officially ratified after four new countries – Sri Lanka, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone and Morocco – ...

Sperm whales are one of the largest creatures on the planet, and one of the most complex. Here are ten fascinating sperm whale facts exploring what we know so far Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) ...

Dive into the world of fish and see how much you really know about the ocean’s most diverse and fascinating inhabitants.

Update: this article has been updated to reflect the fact that Zubeen Garg was swimming, not scuba diving, when he died. Indian singer and Bollywood star Zubeen Garg has died at the age of 52 while ...

Expert underwater photographer Richard Aspinall takes a look at how to get the best images you can, by planning ahead and being prepared. Returning home from a dive trip with memory cards packed full ...