Underwater Photography Articles & Tutorials

Marine Conservation Articles

Articles and updates with the latest information on marine conservation issues, including national marine parks, protected areas and marine life like sharks and manta rays.

At UWPG we constantly publish new articles on all aspects of underwater photography and video. We cover macro, wide-angle, dive destinations, gear reviews, tutorials and techniques, post-processing, marine life, photo essays, dive adventures, dive travel tips and other useful info for underwater photography.

Photography as a Tool for Nature Conservation
By Javier Murcia, September 14, 2023
Photography plays a crucial role in underwater conservation raising awareness and teaching people on the value of marine life
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Lionfish Invade the Mediterranean
By Nirupam Nigam, July 15, 2022
A New Lessepsian Invasion and a Familiar Story
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I Went for a Dive in the Gulf of Maine and I Saw
By Nirupam Nigam, May 8, 2022
Historically the breadbasket of North America, the Gulf of Maine is now empty
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Satellite Tagging – The SHARC Tag Program
By Robert Bailey, October 6, 2020
Peter de Maagt talks about satellite tag development for marine animals. Challenges, deployment, and the future ...
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Best Ways to Protect the Ocean
By Robert Bailey, April 23, 2020
You can help to protect our oceans and the future of life on our blue planet.
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Plastic Pollution: What You Can Do to Save Our
By Nirupam Nigam, July 9, 2019
When it comes to the marine plastic pollution crisis, all hope is not lost! There are things you can do now...
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Coral Reefs Now More Resistant to Ocean Warming
By Reef Check, April 17, 2019
20 years of Reef Check data finds that corals now can withstand higher temperatures before bleaching than they could a decade ago.
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Behind the Scenes at Bimini Sharklab
By UWPG News, March 24, 2016
An inside look at the shark research taking place at one of the world's shark diving hotspots.
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Environmental Message Behind Darwin's Dream Film
By Brent Durand, November 25, 2015
An inside look at the Galapagos Islands conservation message videographer Dustin Adamson put behind his recent film Darwin's Dream
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Singapore’s First Marine Park
By Victor Tang, August 3, 2015
The story and photos behind the birth of the new Sisters' Islands Marine Park
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It is time to save some sharks
By Scott Gietler, September 17, 2014
Want to know how you can make a difference? There is finally a way
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Interview with Rene Umberger - Scuba Diver who was
By Scott Gietler, May 20, 2014
Rene explains why she may have been attacked underwater by another diver
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Get Involved: Protecting Our Ocean
By Jonathan Lavan, September 19, 2013
Easy Ways You Can Help Protect the Oceans, the Planet and its Creatures Without Breaking A Sweat
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Sipadan History and Upcoming Underwater Camera Ban
By Travis Ball, March 12, 2013
A brief history of Sipadan Island, the diving permit situation and upcoming underwater camera ban
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Celebrating California's Underwater Parks
By Michael Zeigler, February 13, 2012
Southern California's new MPAs went into effect on January 1, 2012, increasing the number of Underwater Parks from thirteen to fifty.
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Shark Angels - Making a Difference
By Jamie Pollack, January 31, 2012
Globally connected, Shark Angels around the world are changing the future for sharks.
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Conservation: Restoring Orange County's Kelp
By Nancy Caruso, May 22, 2011
Kelp Forest Conservation: Get Inspired! Orange County Ocean Restoration Project By Nancy ...
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Bluefin Tuna - What You Can Do
By Vincent Kneefel, May 21, 2010
Bluefin tuna are being hunted to extinction. Find out what you can do.
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