The Ocean Exploration Trust and its research partners have set sail on a 20-day scientific expedition of the waters around Hawaii aboard the Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus.

Day 4 of the 2026 AIDA Depth World Championships saw seven out of eight divers who announced 100m-plus dives in the Constant Weight with Bifins (CWTB) discipline successfully earn white cards.

Researchers in Japan have found that Southern Ocean cloud systems continue to present significant hurdles for global climate forecasting models.

If you're into helping out with coral reef restoration and have Bonaire as a dive destination bucket list, the folks at Toucan Diving might have just the thing for you.

Day 3 of the 2026 AIDA Depth World Championships off Limassol, Cyprus saw a bunch of surprises, with France's Jade Agboton taking home the women's gold medal and all the divers who announced more than 100m/328ft coming up short in various ways.

Shark Angels has launched a targeted fundraiser to deliver an immersive marine biology experience to pediatric patients at the Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York.

A second person has died during a "Discover Scuba Diving" session in Malaysia in the past 18 days.

A massive search is underway to find a missing Chilean diver.

The second day of this year's AIDA Depth World Championships off Limassol, Cyprus saw Croatia's Petar Klovar bring home the men's gold medal.

Maritime classification firm DNV has awarded DEEP’s Vanguard system an "Interim Classification Certificate," allowing the underwater habitat to move into its initial operating capability phase.

If you're diving or whale watching off the coast of Oman, the humpback whale population there hasn't shown signs of growth in the past 20 years, according to new research.

Hungary's Zsofia Torocsik nabbed the first top medal of this year's AIDA Depth World Championships off Limassol, Cyprus.

A team of five divers from the University of Warsaw conducted 22 dives to recover artifacts from a 400-year-old wreck off Germany's Bay of Greifswald before a gas pipeline route could bury them.

Aggressor Adventures has received 118 awards in Scuba Diving Magazine’s annual “Readers Choice Awards,” surpassing the company’s total of 100 awards from last year.

Freediver Marina Kazankova has announced plans to set a new Guinness World Record for the "Longest Underwater Aerial Silks Performance" on a single breath.

If you're a fan of Mares, the company has introduced the Planet 62X regulator, a new North America-exclusive configuration that combines the Planet second stage with the lightweight 62X first stage.

Researchers have shown that solar panels can generate electricity 10 meters (33 feet) beneath the surface.

Researchers have challenged the long-standing theory that climate change is fueling a global boom in squid populations.

The Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) has published a manual that provides a practical guide to assessing animal welfare in commercial shrimp aquaculture.

The 37th AIDA World Apnea Depth Championships open September 27th in Limassol Bay, Cyprus, with 178 athletes from 55 countries — the largest depth field the sport has held.

Ultralight Camera Solutions has announced a limited-edition pink color run.

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have uncovered new insights into how schooling fish move.

Five US senators have reintroduced legislation that would ban toxic substances from plastic beverage containers and create a fund to assist communities with preventing and mitigating the consequences of plastic waste.

Canadian diver Erik Brown, believed to be 44, has died. He helped rescue 12 boys from Thailand's Tham Luang cave in 2018. No cause has been made public.

Mission Blue has partnered with Ocean Geographic on a project to create a visual and scientific time capsule of earth's remaining coral reefs.

In an action that could have implications for expedition and liveaboard diving in international waters, six more countries ratified the High Seas Treaty during this week's UN General Assembly meeting.

Subsea technology and exploration company DEEP announced the launch of its Diver Medic Technician (DMT) program.

We took the new Insta360 X6 snorkelling with seals at Lundy Island to see how it performs in real-world underwater conditions.

Aggressor Adventures has announced its revamped Travel with the CEO Weeks, offering guests the rare opportunity to join company CEO Jay Roberts on select trips.

Andy Rice, 43, from Stroud, was found at 88m (289ft) in the Gouffre de Saint-Sauveur after a two-day search. Gendarmes are investigating.

The Ocean Born Foundation has unveiled three new bottle label designs for its Ocean Beer brand.

Halcyon Dive Systems has launched a bundle offer that gives divers 15% off the combined retail price of a complete Halcyon BC system plus a Symbios diver computer or computer package.

The crowdfunding campaign for the AREX ONE augmented reality dive computer mask begins this week.

East Coast Divers announced it is hosting an interactive virtual event, “Thriving As You Age: In Diving and In Life,” on October 20 at 8 p.m. US Eastern Time.

A male British cave diver who had gone missing in a French cave for two days was found dead by rescuers.

Dive Friends Bonaire announced a comprehensive, week-long travel package focused on the innovative Avelo System.

Mares founder Ludovico Mares has received the prestigious 2026 Early Pioneer Award from the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame.

The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Palau is recruiting four Assistant Attorneys General to serve in its Civil and Criminal divisions.

Dive Industry Young Professionals (DIYP) has officially opened applications for its inaugural mentorship initiative.

PADI On Tour is running an expansive worldwide campaign throughout this year.

Rich Synowiec, owner of Michigan-based Divers Incorporated, has released a new book chronicling the realities of building an enduring career in the dive industry.

Researchers at the University of Bristol found that sticklebacks change their collective behavior to hunt effectively when visibility drops.

The Trump administration is planning a massive change to the legal interpretation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), proposing that any incidental harming or killing of a threatened or endangered species would no longer be considered illegal under that law.

Government officials have officially called off the search for two missing scuba divers who were diving the Peleliu Wall off Palau.

A US federal court has intervened to halt the planned auction of 361 artifacts retrieved from the wreck of the RMS Titanic.

Aggressor Adventures has announced the full redesign of the Red Sea Aggressor II liveaboard vessel, featuring a complete renovation of both indoor and outdoor spaces along with a significant reconfiguration of guest accommodations.

AIDA and SSI have both opened cases after a critically endangered hawksbill was speared in a Raja Ampat no-take zone. The named instructor denies involvement.

The folks at DIVEVOLK have introduced their new SeaTouch 6 Pro Full-Touchscreen Underwater Smartphone Housing.

Being a freediving instructor isn't quite the laid-back lifestyle people imagine. Here's an inside look at one real day of teaching, from the pool to open water and everything in between!

PADI has announced that its PRO+ Reward Program will go on for another year for those looking to renew their instructor certifications.