Hollywood and the media have given sharks a bad image, but these beautiful creatures are vital to the health of our oceans. Tanya Houppermans is an internationally-recognized, multiple award-winning photographer who has devoted her life to the protection and conservation of sharks. Join us as Tanya shares how she became involved in shark conservation and…

One fish, Two fish, Red fish, Blue fish. Black fish, Blue fish, Old fish, New fish. This one has a little star. This one has a little car. Say! What a lot of fish there are. ~ Dr. Seuss There are a lot of fish in the ocean, and having some idea of what you’ve…

Haiti Ocean Project Haiti’s oceans represent and harbor some of the ocean’s most valuable and vulnerable marine species, including sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and marine mammals, which are critical to the health of the marine ecosystem and should be preserved for future generations. The Haiti Ocean Project (HOP) works with local fishermen to educate them…

Public safety divers work with local authorities, are an essential part of water rescue teams, conduct search and recovery dives, and maybe even underwater crime scene investigations. In addition to basic scuba training, public safety diving requires specialized training for hazard assessments, search procedures, diving in low visibility, and equipment like dry suits and full…

Aging is a fact of life but how we handle growing older can make the difference between enjoying diving well into our Golden Years and having to prematurely hang up our fins. When taking stock of our physical capabilities as we age there are absolutes that divers should know. Understanding that we will have some…