At the Intersection of People and Wildlife: Drawing the Line Between Interaction and Harassment
As a diver, I’m often asked what has been my most memorable dive. Of course, like many experienced divers who’ve been at it for…
Marine Life
The Glow Below: Bioluminescence in the Sea
I’m lying on the deck of the Songbird after a day’s diving in Lake Powell, staring up through the thin, high altitude atmosphere. Never…
Shark Diving as a Conservation Strategy: How Shark Tourism is Protecting Global Shark Populations
More than a half-century ago I learned to dive and began what would become my diving career, in the cold, murky waters of the…
No Shells, No Problem: All About Nudibranchs and Flatworms
HERE’S A CHALLENGE FOR YOU: Without using art of any kind, describe nudibranchs and flatworms in a way that provides someone that has never…
Who’s Who: Sea Lion or Seal, Sea Snake or Sea Krait, Blacktip Shark or Blacktip Reef Shark
HAVE YOU EVER SEEN a “seal show” at a marine theme park? While you might be quick to confidently answer “yes,” there is a…
Two Unforgettable Fishes: The Frogfish and Mandarinfish
THEY OCCUR IN AN ALMOST ENDLESS variety of shapes, colors and patterns. Many are smaller than half-the-size of your little finger. One grows to…
THE QUEEN CONCH: Will Her Reign Continue?
No visit to the Florida Keys (and in particular Key West) would be complete without trying out some delicious conch fritters or a steamy…
Cetacean Sightings: All About Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises
APPROXIMATELY 2.2 MILLION SPECIES inhabit the worlds’ oceans, but fewer than 90 are cetaceans. When considered collectively, cetaceans have mastered the art of living…
Us vs. Them: An Update on Controlling Invasive Lionfish in the Caribbean
The world’s most serious marine invasion began more than a decade ago when lionfish populations exploded in the Atlantic. Scientists are still figuring out…
Lionfish Invasion: The Saga Continues
As most divers know, the western Atlantic is experiencing an invasion that could be the environmental equivalent of D-Day — if we were on…