Scuba divers may be beating up coral reefs more than they think. Video analyses of divers show that more than 80 percent of damaging physical contact with the reef is unintended or simply unnoticed, ...

Divers touched or hit the reef, on average, about once every four minutes. More than 40% of those contacts caused visible ...

Research at the University of Sydney has found that scuba-diving tourism—widely promoted as a sustainable way to experience coral reefs—is causing frequent and often hidden damage to fragile marine ...

Scuba diver underwater making OK hand sign near vibrant coral reef with colorful tropical fish. Underwater adventure, marine life, and diving experience concept.© Sdarter/Shutterstock.com Where there ...

Scuba diving may be causing more harm to coral reefs than many divers realize, and much of that contact appears to happen without their awareness. Video-based research suggests that an activity often ...

A new scientific study warns that scuba diving tourism is contributing to coral reef destruction worldwide. Researchers found divers frequently damage fragile ecosystems through physical contact, ...

If you’re looking for world-class diving without the crowds, Mexico’s Puerto Morelos hits the spot. Just 30 minutes south of Cancun, this low-key beach town offers easy access to the Mesoamerican ...

Scuba-diving tourists are causing “unsustainable harm” to coral reefs they claim to conserve, a new study warns. Australian researchers found that the underwater dives – widely promoted as a ...

Scuba-diving tourists are destroying coral reefs they want to conserve, warns a new study. The study reveals how well-intentioned divers are actually contributing to reef damage at tourism hotspots.

Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, scuba diving provides a unique opportunity to see and connect with nature in a way few other travel experiences can. There’s something transformative ...

Thriving reefs, colorful fish, mysterious shipwrecks, coral-crusted swim-through caves and an unlimited array of stunning underwater topography. With its year-round sun and excellent visibility, the ...