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WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

Your images can open others’ eyes to the beauty— and the peril—of the undersea world

READERS CHOICE: BEST DESTINATIONS FOR HEALTHY CORAL REEFS

Locales home to multiple types of sharks and formerly threatened species offer hope for the future of our oceans

DIVE AGAINST DEBRIS SPECIALTY

Divers know firsthand the heartbreaking effect that trash can have on marine life and aquatic ecosystems.

BE THE VOICE

Your stories give you the power to speak for the ocean

ASK DAN

What do I need to know about microbial mitigation?

Sea Hero: MIKE GOLDBERG

Proving that putting the ocean first can be good for reefs and the industry

A CURIOUS CASE

An experienced diver with signs of DCS doesn’t immediately respond to treatment—what’s going on here?

54 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SAVE THE OCEAN

“Conservation” means many things to many people, and that’s a good thing. It’s going to take all of us, each in our own unique way, to complete the work celebrated in this special issue. From one small first step, a life-changing journey may begin. So let’s get rolling...

Ascend: Sea Heroes

Sea Hero FRANCESCA VIRDIS Bringing divers together to protect Bonaire’s greatest treasure

Ask Dan

How can I plan my dives to minimize risk?

READERS CHOICE: BEST DESTINATIONS FOR WALL DIVING

Big animals, currents and even pygmy seahorses add drama to your favorite sheer drop-offs

GALAPAGOS: THE ENCHANTED ISLES

This bucket-list destination offers unbelievable, up-close animal encounters that are pure magic

STOP SUCKING AND JUST BREATHE

Air-saving tips and strategies to make every tank last

SHOOTING SHARKS

Powerful images can advocate on behalf of these endangered beauties

NEW MEXICO

Cool off diving national parks and natural wonders in the scuba capital of the Southwest

THE DIADEMA DILEMMA

IT’S GOING TO TAKE FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE TO BRING BACK THE LONG-SPINE SEA URCHIN DIADEMA ANTILLARUM IN THE CARIBBEAN AND ATLANTIC. ALL STAR LIVEABOARDS FOUNDER BRUCE PURDY HAS SPENT DECADES STUDYING THE PROBLEM, AND HAS COMMITTED HIS CAT PPALU LIVEABOARD TO THE FIGHT, INVITING GUESTS TO JOIN DIVERS INTENT ON PRESERVING THE EXUMAS’ SPECTACULAR REEFS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE

In 2014, Divers Alert Network found that scuba diving has a lower fatality rate than jogging and swimming. But that doesn’t mean divers shouldn’t be prepared with basic CPR and first-aid skills.

DEFENSIVE DIVING

Don’t assume a sign means you’re safe from careless boaters

What To Consider When Putting Together Your Underwater Photo Rig

What to consider when putting together your underwater photo rig

SAFETY FIRST

What you need to consider about batteries, power and charging on dive boats

PHOTO GEAR BAG

HOT NEW UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTS