Sustainable underwater worlds off Mayabunder & Diglipur. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are expanding their diving network with eight spectacular new dive sites – a milestone for all those who love diving in unspoilt coral landscapes whilst also valuing responsible marine tourism.
Controversial oil extraction in the Amazon Delta: Despite years of protests by environmentalists, Brazil’s state-owned oil company Petrobras received the long-awaited approval in October 2025 to drill on the so-called Equatorial Fringe. This sensitive coastal area stretches from the Amazon’s mouth into the Atlantic across several states. The environmental agency IBAMA approved the project following massive political pressure – even President Lula da Silva personally championed the cause.
Whilst the world watches El Niño in the Pacific with bated breath, a groundbreaking study draws attention to an often-overlooked climatic factor: the Indian Ocean. Israeli researchers have discovered that temperature patterns in these tropical waters can signal months in advance whether the eastern Mediterranean region will be hit by prolonged periods of drought.
The answer depends very much on what you mean by ‘diving’… Editor’s note: This article is aimed at divers and non-divers alike. We hope it helps non-divers to better understand the sometimes confusing media coverage of diving-related topics, and we’d be delighted if you shared this article with your non-diving friends.
Thousands of corals brought to safety. As rising sea temperatures take their toll on the coral reefs of the Florida Keys, scientists and conservationists have begun a race against time – the survival of entire coral species is at stake.
Insights into the ecology and conservation of marine habitats. Sea turtles spend the vast majority of their lives in the sea. Nevertheless, for many decades, conservation efforts have focused primarily on their nesting beaches. By contrast, the habitats they use between nesting periods – from seagrass beds and coral reefs to the open ocean – have long been the subject of significantly less research.
Between innovation and ecological reality: Why The Ocean Cleanup is impressive but won’t save us: two tugboats are pulling a 2.2-kilometre-long barrier through the Pacific. In the collection point: fishing nets, plastic bottles, canisters – visible evidence of our throwaway culture.
A look at the system, not just the people: When five people lose their lives in a diving accident and a sixth dies during a rescue attempt, the diving community reacts in a way that may seem understandable at first glance: we look for the wrong decision, the person who made the mistake, and the rule that was broken. We are quick to pass judgement and close the investigation.
Our oceans’ coral reefs are fighting for survival. More than a million species call these colourful underwater landscapes home – it is not for nothing that they are referred to as the ‘rainforests of the seas’. Yet rising water temperatures, aggressive UV radiation and environmental pollution are taking a massive toll on these sensitive cnidarians. Worldwide, coral reefs are dying off at an alarming rate; their colours are fading and they are bleaching.
Greenwashing on the reef: The whole truth! Anyone snorkelling or diving on tropical beaches wants to enjoy the colourful coral reefs – whilst at the same time protecting their own skin from UV radiation. Many holidaymakers therefore opt for sun protection products advertised as ‘reef-safe’.