The women at Volivoli Beach Resort in Fiji are making significant strides in the diving industry. They are empowering their community and inspiring other women to explore scuba diving. The team includes experienced divers who have recently completed advanced training, which allows them to take on leadership roles. Their goal is to increase female representation…
Alvaro Herrero, a Spanish photographer, won the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 for his photo ‘Radiant Bond’, which captures a mother humpback whale with her calf in French Polynesia. The image highlights the love and fragility of life in the ocean, showcasing the learning process of the young whale. The contest received over 6,750…
Orcas, or killer whales, are powerful and intelligent predators of the sea. They possess great vision both above and below water, unique social behaviors, and impressive speed. Although they can be intimidating, most incidents involving humans have happened with captive orcas. Generally, humans are not on their list of prey, although there have been occasional…
The connection between social justice and ocean conservation is complex but vital. Issues like human rights in ocean industries and the exclusion of Indigenous people greatly impact efforts to protect our oceans. Young participants in programs like Ocean Wise’s Eco-Action Accelerator showcase the potential for positive change by holding social justice and ocean health goals…
Louis David is a professional photographer and passionate scuba diver who has been capturing the beauty of marine life since 2017. He has explored stunning locations like the Philippines and South Africa, photographing various marine species such as sharks and seahorses. Louis is also dedicated to ocean conservation, participating in projects aimed at protecting Marine…
The Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) partnered with American Modern to host a volunteer workshop at Playa Largo Resort on January 29, 2025. Over 90 volunteers learned about coral conservation and participated in building restoration materials to support Florida’s Coral Reef. They assembled important components for coral nurseries, like spiral trees and float bundles. The event…
Coral Restoration Foundation hosted a workshop on coral conservation at Playa Largo Resort. Over 90 American Modern volunteers learned about coral threats and restoration methods. They built essential materials, like spiral trees and float bundles, for coral nurseries. The hands-on experience showed participants the importance of coral ecosystems. Volunteers returned home inspired to advocate for…
PADI has been collaborating with National Geographic Pristine Seas to research the benefits of protecting scuba diving sites. Their study shows that creating more marine protected areas (MPAs) could bring in an extra USD 2.7 billion for the scuba diving industry. This increase comes mainly from divers paying access fees to local communities. Protecting these…
New York City isn’t usually linked with scuba diving, but just 20 miles away lies Wreck Valley, filled with hundreds of shipwrecks. These wrecks are from over three centuries of shipping traffic in the area. Adventurous divers explore these vessels, uncovering amazing finds. A video featuring diver Mariah Wilson showcases the chilly waters and their…
Humpback whales have songs that resemble human language in complexity. Recent research shows these whale songs use patterns similar to those found in human speech. This means that whale communication is not just random noise, but involves structure and cultural transmission. Like human infants learn to speak, young whales learn their songs from adults. These…