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Massive expansion of ocean survey to study impact of climate change on coral...

Last year's seminal coral reef survey of the Great Barrier Reef by the Catlin Seaview Survey was just the tip of the proverbial iceberg when it comes to documenting and understanding the effects of...

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Can Ocean Conservation and Development Coexist in Cuba?

Ninety miles south of the Florida Keys, where the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico meet, Cuba's waters are still teeming with marine species that are now seldom seen in other parts of the...

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Single Supplements Waived on All Cuba and Raja Ampat Cruises, Zambia Safaris...

Drawing on the success of their waived single program in other destinations to continue growing their following of solo travelers, tour operator International Expeditions is offering cabins with no...

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Caribbean Cruise Line scam watch wants you to have the vacation of your dreams

It is cold, it is winter and who isn’t imagining their dream destination vacation? At this time of the year millions of people around the world are planning their perfect winter vacation getaway....

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Study: Climate change will hit some Florida reefs sooner than expected

Parts of Florida's vast coral reefs, including a pristine tract in the Dry Tortugas, might get seared by climate change as early as 2030 - about a dozen years sooner than scientists previously...

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Study: Climate change will hit some Florida reefs sooner than expected, may...

Parts of Florida’s vast coral reefs, including a pristine tract in the Dry Tortugas, may get seared by climate change as early as 2030 — about a dozen years sooner than scientists previously projected....

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Study: Climate change will hit some Florida reefs sooner than expected, might...

Parts of Florida’s vast coral reefs, including a pristine tract in the Dry Tortugas, might get seared by climate change as early as 2030 — about a dozen years sooner than scientists previously...

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>Divers volunteer on coral restoration in Fla. Keys

KEY LARGO, Fla. (AP) — Ken Nedimeyer likes to say that he breathes new life into coral reefs. In fact, he's been doing it for more than a decade, and recreational divers are volunteering in the effort....

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Divers volunteer on coral restoration in Fla. Keys

Ken Nedimeyer likes to say that he breathes new life into coral reefs. In fact, he's been doing it for more than a decade, and recreational divers are volunteering in the effort. "We are trying to put...

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Divers volunteer on coral restoration in Florida Keys

KEY LARGO, Fla. - Ken Nedimyer likes to say that he breathes new life into coral reefs. In fact, he's been doing it for more than a decade, and recreational divers are volunteering in the effort. "We...

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USS Guardian Minesweeper: Coral Reef Concerns Sparked After Ship Grounds In...

MANILA, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Philippine President Benigno Aquino has given instructions not to allow the U.S. navy to salvage its grounded USS Guardian minesweeper without Philippine involvement, in...

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Environmental Conservation off Cuban Shores>

I stand on the Havana malec�n -- this bustling city's majestic seawall only 90 miles from Key West. Ironically, it was built by the U.S.' Army Corps of Engineers during the 1898 American occupation of...

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The Cayman Islands lead the dive industry

This has been a most successful second half of 2014 for the Caribbean paradise known as the Cayman Islands. It started off with famed photographer of Ocean Frontiers, Lois Hatcher, undertaking the lead...

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Winter sun diving spots: readers' travel tips

For a winter escape, how about scuba diving in warm, blue waters before putting your feet up on an uncrowded beach? Readers share their favourite places ...

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Experience the 2015 Upper Keys Reef Crawl

When scuba diving is in your blood, planning the next dive/dive event becomes a top priority. One of the most beautiful destinations to dive in all the world is in the Florida Keys. Beginner,...

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'Street view' goes underwater in Florida Keys to map coral reefs, wonders

Travel deals ISLAMORADA, Fla. - It's easy to go online and get a 360-degree, ground-level view of almost any street in the United States and throughout the world. Soon, scientists hope people will be...

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Florida's coral reefs make a comeback

WASHINGTON — South Florida's coral reefs, a natural wonder worth more than $6 billion to the local economy, appear to be rebounding after decades of damage, disease and deterioration. The iconic reefs,...

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Rebound seen for South Florida's coral reefs

WASHINGTON -- South Florida's coral reefs, a natural wonder worth more than $6 billion to the local economy, appear to be rebounding after decades of damage, disease and deterioration. The iconic...

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TOP PICKS: Life’s a beach

There’s more to do at seaside locations than laze around, writes Khairul Ashraf Kammed IF you are a beach bum who just want to soak in the sun and do nothing, then you’re missing out on all the fun....

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5 best diving spots to warm your bones

By Lyn MettlerPublished February 07, 2014FoxNews.com 1 Snorkel the Philippines Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire 2 “Buddy” up in Bonaire Dominica Tourist Board 3 Dive the Depths of Dominica Wilderness Travel 4...

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Why You Should Consider A Trip To Cuba, Even If It's Kind Of Prohibited

President Barack Obama and Cuban head of state Raúl Castro announced in December they would take steps to restore diplomatic relations for the first time since 1961. The U.S. eased travel restrictions...

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Breathing new life into reefs, Florida Keys group enlists divers to help...

KEY LARGO, Fla. - Ken Nedimeyer likes to say that he breathes new life into coral reefs. In fact, he's been doing it for more than a decade, and recreational divers are volunteering in the effort. "We...

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Top beach activities and where to do them

For many travellers, a holiday is only a holiday if there is a beach to sunbathe on. For others, activities are a must. With this in mind, members and editors of travel website and community...

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The world's best coral reefs

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13 family-friendly dive sites for your kids

By Lyn MettlerPublished September 24, 2014FoxNews.com Facebook0 Twitter0 livefyre Email Print Cayman Islands Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Ecole Bleue Monaco Kauai Down Under...

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Florida's pristine coral reefs threatened by climate change

MIAMI (AP) — A new study shows that Florida's pristine coral reefs are under a growing threat from climate change. The Miami Herald (http://hrld.us/1P7LKPf ) reported Saturday on the National Ocean and...

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6 Great Dive Spots in the Pristine Marine Ecosystems of Cuba

It's often noted that one of Cuba's most seductive aspects is the time capsule-y feel of the place. The old cars. The lack of traffic -- and the horse-drawn wagons -- in Havana. Unrestored mid-century...

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Going Back in Time to Study Cuba's Coral Reefs

3am... Rise and shine! Time for a quick shower then down to the hotel lobby for our six-hour bus trip to J�caro. Located in Cuba's Ci�go de Avila province, J�caro is a small fishing town on Cuba's...

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Cuba's Pristine Coral Reefs Could Become the Caribbean's Best Dive Spots

The coral reefs and gin-clear waters off the coast of Cuba offer some of the best diving in the Caribbean and some of the best-preserved reefs on earth. And if travel restrictions on U.S. tourism to...

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Cuba's coral reefs are remote but pristine

MARIA LA GORDA, Cuba -- The coral reefs and gin-clear waters off the coast of Cuba offer some of the best diving in the Caribbean and some of the best-preserved reefs on earth. And if travel...

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Cuba’s pristine and protected coral reefs are diver’s dream

MARIA LA GORDA, Cuba — The coral reefs and gin-clear waters off the coast of Cuba offer some of the best diving in the Caribbean and some of the best-preserved reefs on Earth. And if travel...

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Cuba's pristine and protected coral reefs

The coral reefs and gin-clear waters off the coast of Cuba offer some of the best diving in the Caribbean and some of the best-preserved reefs on earth. And if travel restrictions on U.S. tourism to...

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Diver's dream: Cuba's pristine and protected coral reefs

MARIA LA GORDA, Cuba (AP) — The coral reefs and gin-clear waters off the coast of Cuba offer some of the best diving in the Caribbean and some of the best-preserved reefs on earth. And if travel...

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Diving Cuba's clear waters and pristine reefs

If travel restrictions are lifted, American divers can exploroe the well-preserved reefs on Cuba's western edge A scuba diver descends at the Maria la Gorda international diving center on the...

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Reef Ball Green Burial System Could Help Restore Damaged Ecosystems (PHOTOS)

From Mother Nature Network's Melissa Breyer: Of all the strange ways to get buried in this world, the western tradition of burial may be the most bizarre. As opposed to many of the funeral rites...

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Travel spotlight: Divers volunteer to restore reefs

KEY LARGO, Fla. – Ken Nedimyer likes to say that he breathes new life into coral reefs. In fact, he's been doing it for more than a decade, and recreational divers are volunteering in the effort. "We...

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