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ConservationInvasive Species in UK Quarries: What Divers Should KnowSummer quarry season brings UK divers face to face with signal crayfish, killer shrimp and zebra mussels. Here's what to know and how to help.3 Aug 2026 · 6 min readRead Article →

ConservationWorld Turtle Day: Why Every Diver Should Care About Sea TurtlesCelebrate World Turtle Day by learning how sea turtles are faring worldwide, how divers can help, and where to plan an early summer trip to meet them.25 May 2026 · 6 min readRead Article →

ConservationCoral Bleaching Explained: What Every Diver Should KnowCoral bleaching is reshaping reefs worldwide. Learn what actually causes it, how to spot it underwater, and what divers can genuinely do to help reefs recover.16 Mar 2026 · 6 min readRead Article →

ConservationMicroplastics and the Sea: A 2026 Wake-Up Call for DiversWhy microplastics matter to UK divers, how the Thames feeds pollution into the Channel, and small daily habits that genuinely help the sea in 2026.5 Jan 2026 · 7 min readRead Article →

ConservationKelp Forests: The UK's Quiet Underwater ComebackAs dry suit season begins, discover the UK's kelp forest recovery story and how Reading divers can go and see it, and help track its comeback.27 Oct 2025 · 7 min readRead Article →

ConservationThe Crayfish Crisis Beneath Britain's Dive QuarriesInvasive signal crayfish are quietly reshaping UK quarry ecosystems. Here's what divers actually see underwater, and how you can help track them.18 Aug 2025 · 7 min readRead Article →

ConservationWhy Kelp Forests Matter and How Divers Can Help Restore ThemDiscover why the UK's vanishing kelp forests matter so much, what restoration projects are doing about it, and how Reading divers can get involved.9 Jun 2025 · 7 min readRead Article →

ConservationCoral Bleaching: What Every Diver Should UnderstandCoral bleaching is reshaping reefs worldwide. Here's what actually causes it, how to spot it underwater, and what divers can genuinely do to help.31 Mar 2025 · 7 min readRead Article →

ConservationA Diver's New Year Resolution: Taking On Ocean MicroplasticsMake 2025 the year your diving does some good. Discover what ocean microplastics really are, where they come from, and what divers can actually do.20 Jan 2025 · 7 min readRead Article →

ConservationThe Lionfish Invasion: Why Divers Are on the Front LineLionfish are spreading fast across the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Here's why they're such a problem, and how divers are helping to track and control them.11 Nov 2024 · 7 min readRead Article →

ConservationAWARE Shark and Ray Conservation Specialty: Full GuideEverything you need to know about the AWARE Shark and Ray Conservation Specialty, from prerequisites and course structure to why it is genuinely worth doing.30 Sept 2024 · 7 min readRead Article →

ConservationMicroplastics in the Ocean: What Every Diver Should KnowHow microplastics reach UK rivers and coastal seas, why divers are often first to notice them, and practical ways you can genuinely help protect marine life.2 Sept 2024 · 7 min readRead Article →

ConservationWhy Kelp Forests Matter and How UK Divers Can HelpThe UK's kelp forests are vanishing fast. Here's why they matter, what's driving the decline, and how Reading-trained divers can help restore them.24 Jun 2024 · 7 min readRead Article →

ConservationBasking Sharks in UK Waters: Gentle Giants Return This SpringEvery spring basking sharks return to UK waters to feed. Discover how divers can safely encounter these gentle giants and help protect them.15 Apr 2024 · 6 min readRead Article →

ConservationSussex Kelp Is Coming Back: What It Means for UK DiversSussex kelp forests are recovering after decades of decline. Here's what UK divers can actually see beneath the canopy, and how to get involved.5 Feb 2024 · 6 min readRead Article →

ConservationManta Ray Conservation: Why Every Diver Should CareManta rays face growing threats worldwide. Discover how citizen science, responsible diving and our Conservation Academy help protect these gentle giants.27 Nov 2023 · 6 min readRead Article →

ConservationKelp Forests: The UK's Underwater Habitat Every Diver Should KnowKelp forests along the UK coast are disappearing, but restoration projects are underway. Here's why divers should care and how to get involved.18 Sept 2023 · 7 min readRead Article →

ConservationCoral Bleaching: What Every UK Diver Should KnowCoral bleaching is reshaping the reefs UK divers travel to see. Here's what it actually is, why it matters, and how to dive more responsibly.10 Jul 2023 · 6 min readRead Article →

ConservationWorld Turtle Day: A Diver's Guide to Sea TurtlesMarking World Turtle Day, we look at the sea turtle species UK divers meet abroad, the threats they face, and how to dive with them responsibly.1 May 2023 · 6 min readRead Article →

ConservationMicroplastics and the Sea: A Family Guide for Half-TermHalf-term is a great time to talk to kids about microplastics and the ocean. Here is what Reading families need to know, and how they can help.20 Feb 2023 · 7 min readRead Article →

ConservationKelp Forests: The UK's Hidden Underwater RainforestsWhy kelp forests matter to UK marine life, how divers can help with restoration and citizen science, and why winter is the best time to dive one.12 Dec 2022 · 7 min readRead Article →

ConservationGrey Seals of the South Coast: A Diver's Autumn GuideGrey seal pupping season is beginning on the UK's south coast. Here's what divers can expect this autumn, and how to behave responsibly around them.3 Oct 2022 · 7 min readRead Article →

ConservationCoral Bleaching Explained: What Every Diver Should KnowDiscover what causes coral bleaching, why it matters to reef ecosystems, and practical steps families can take before their next summer dive holiday.25 Jul 2022 · 7 min readRead Article →

ConservationWorld Turtle Day: How UK Divers Can Help Sea TurtlesWorld Turtle Day falls on 23 May. Discover the threats facing sea turtles worldwide, and practical ways UK-based divers can help protect them.16 May 2022 · 6 min readRead Article →

ConservationOcean Acidification: The Slow Change Every Diver Should KnowWhat ocean acidification actually is, why it matters below the surface, and how UK divers can help track it and respond through citizen science.7 Mar 2022 · 6 min readRead Article →