World Snorkeling Day 2026: Celebrate the Beauty of the Underwater World

World Snorkeling Day 2026 celebrates ocean adventure, marine life, and snorkeling awareness on July 30 worldwide. Read more here.

Scallop fishing rules reminder as season begins

The Government of Jersey’s Marine Resources Department has reiterated the maximum number divers can legally land is 40 a day while the limit for people gathering scallops from the shore is 24. Read more here.

Thailand expands UNESCO cooperation on world heritage, marine science and geoparks

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin met with UNESCO Director-General Khaled Ahmed El-Enany Ali Ezz to enhance cooperation on world heritage, marine science, geoparks, and sustainable tourism. The meeting, which took place during the UNESCO chief’s official visit to Thailand, aims to support Thailand’s efforts to nominate new UNESCO World Heritage sites. Read more here.

Diver comes face to face with the largest creature on Earth in the Maldives

The video, shared to a popular Reddit forum, captured widespread attention, gaining 35,000 upvotes and hundreds of comments from people awestruck by the whale’s size and calm presence. Read more here.

The future of ocean conservation lies in community leadership backed by science and philanthropy

Evidence suggests that success will depend on how much of the ocean is protected and on who is involved and how protection is designed, implemented and governed. Read more here.