White sharks typically visit False Bay’s Seal Island to take advantage of vulnerable young Cape fur seal pups when they start entering the water to feed....
Catching fish with the sole purpose of release is seen by some as an alternative to catch-and-kill fishing, and has become a popular recreational activity in...
After finishing my masters degree in Marine Biology last November, in March this year I began working for the whale and dolphin charity ORCA (Organisation Cetacea)....
I have always loved rock pooling. It brings something alive in all of us; a desire to discover. This month I have taken part in a...
Read Part 2 of Pierre-Yves’ Galapagos blog here. One week in San Cristobal followed by a second diving expedition. Nothing scheduled but sunsets the first week. The...
Meet Coral Smith, Marine Education Officer for Devon Wildlife Trust and Scubaverse.com’s newest blogger Hello Scubaverse and fellow dive enthusiasts and thank you for inviting me to...
After 30 years, the global ban on commercial whaling is under threat. Over the past three decades, many whale populations have slowly started to recover. But...
Read Part 1 of Pierre-Yves’ Galapagos blog here. Ocean, how I missed you. Wild and free, alive. Still full of promise, mystery and surprise. A blood...
Countries Must Now Finalize Decisions in Plenary Later This Week In a highly anticipated Committee session yesterday, proposals to list devil rays, thresher sharks, and the...
Divers, wildlife photographers, and Scubaverse.com’s very own underwater photography editors Nick and Caroline Robertson-Brown tour the world’s oceans in search of the deadliest sea creatures. Divided...
Dr Ryan Kempster is a shark biologist and founder of the non-profit organisation Support Our Sharks (SOS). He obtained his B.Sc. (2005) and M.Sc. (2007) in...
Project AWARE’s Silent Auction is back with even more prizes and opportunities to support ocean protection. Running until October 22nd, Project AWARE is using this international celebration...