Shark Awareness Day: What Divers Can Do for Sharks
A practical Shark Awareness Day guide for divers, covering shark conservation context, encounter etiquette, citizen-science data, and everyday acti...
Posts tagged: Marine Life
Whale Shark Encounters: A Code of Conduct for Responsible Observation
A practical, science-grounded code of conduct for meeting whale sharks in the wild, built on passive observation. Covers minimum approach distances...
13 Best Places to Encounter Wild Dolphins (Ethically)
A guide to 13 of the world's best destinations for wild-dolphin encounters, built around the gold standard of passive observation: never chase, tou...
Manatees: The Only Mammal That Can Actually Drown
Manatees are the only mammals that can actually drown due to their obligate conscious breathing, dense bones, and vulnerability to boat strikes. Le...
13 Fascinating Facts About Nudibranchs (Sea Slugs)—The Ocean’s Most Colorful Dancers
From “stolen” stinging cells to ribbon-like egg spirals, nudibranchs are ocean wonders. Here are 13 fun facts plus macro photography tips for divers.
Why Do Seals Cry on Land? The Surprising Science of Pinniped Tears
Why do seals have tears streaming down their faces on shore? The answer involves lost drainage ducts, super-thick mucin tears, and 30 million years...
St. Croix Shark Attack (Jan 8, 2026): What We Know—and Safety Reminders for Snorkelers and Divers
What happened at Dorsch Beach in St. Croix on Jan 8, 2026—and how snorkelers and divers can reduce risk in the ocean.
Whale Sharks: The World's Largest Fish Is Quietly Disappearing from Aquariums
Aquariums worldwide are phasing out whale shark exhibits due to ethical concerns and high mortality. Learn the history, the shift toward responsibl...
Fernando de Noronha Nurse Shark Bite (Jan 9, 2026): What Happened—and ICMBio’s Warning for Snorkelers
What we know about the Jan 9, 2026 incident in Noronha—and practical, evidence-based guidance for snorkeling and free diving.
Mantis Shrimp: Nature's Superpowered Boxer Explained
Discover the mantis shrimp's incredible abilities: the fastest punch in nature at 51 mph, 16-color vision, and tips for photographing these remarka...
