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Playa del Carmen mangroves: why they are key to the reef
Playa del Carmen's mangroves protect the coast, nurse reef fish and store carbon. Which species grow here, the threats they face and how to protect them.
6 min read


Clownfish and anemone: the ocean’s most famous symbiosis
How the clownfish and anemone symbiosis works: why it doesn't get stung, what each partner gains, sex change and the threats they face.
6 min read


SS Thistlegorm: history and guide to diving the Red Sea’s most famous wreck
History of the SS Thistlegorm, sunk in 1941: what she carried, depth, required level and how to dive this Red Sea wreck.
5 min read


Editing underwater photos and video: why it's half the picture
Water absorbs colour, which is why your underwater photos and videos come out blue. Learn why editing matters, what can be recovered and what can't.
5 min read


Why we don't manufacture stock: the reason behind our sustainable clothing
The textile industry is the second most polluting on the planet and generates 92 million tonnes of waste a year. Why we produce on demand, with recycled materials and organic cotton.
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Bull shark: the misunderstood king of the Mexican Caribbean
Everything about the bull shark in Playa del Carmen: why it arrives every winter, why its fearsome reputation is a myth, and how the dive is done safely and responsibly.
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What the Raja Ampat case teaches us about protecting sea turtles
A dive instructor killed a critically endangered hawksbill turtle in Raja Ampat. The diving community responded with documentation and reporting. What you need to know and how to act.
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Orcas and dolphins in captivity: what the science says about the marine park business
More than 3,500 cetaceans live in concrete tanks across 350 marine parks worldwide. The scientific data on their suffering and the business behind the "conservation" label.
9 min read


The whale shark is endangered. And tourism has a lot to do with it.
Whale shark populations have fallen 50% in 75 years. A 2025 study documents mass rule violations in Mexico. What is really happening at sighting hotspots and how to be part of the solution.
10 min read
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