In 1864, a London zoologist invented a continent to explain the presence of lemurs in Madagascar. One hundred and sixty

In 1864, a London zoologist invented a continent to explain the presence of lemurs in Madagascar. One hundred and sixty

On September 16, 2026, France Diplomatie updated its entry sheet for Saudi Arabia. With a French passport, the tourist visa

On September 16, 2026, France Diplomatie updated its entry sheet for Saudi Arabia. With a French passport, the tourist visa

On September 3, 1998, a decree established the Saint-Martin National Nature Reserve. Its marine area covers approximately 2,900 hectares northeast

On September 3, 1998, a decree established the Saint-Martin National Nature Reserve. Its marine area covers approximately 2,900 hectares northeast

September 10. This is the statistical peak date of the hurricane season in the Atlantic, according to the NOAA National

September 10. This is the statistical peak date of the hurricane season in the Atlantic, according to the NOAA National

On January 5, 2011, the former USS Kittiwake, a 251-foot (approximately 76 m) submarine rescue ship, was scuttled off Seven

On January 5, 2011, the former USS Kittiwake, a 251-foot (approximately 76 m) submarine rescue ship, was scuttled off Seven

On June 24, 2017, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi ratified the agreement ceding the islands of Tiran and Sanafir to

On June 24, 2017, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi ratified the agreement ceding the islands of Tiran and Sanafir to

On June 8, 2009, the Maldives government designated Hanifaru Bay as a marine protected area. In June 2011, UNESCO inscribed

On June 8, 2009, the Maldives government designated Hanifaru Bay as a marine protected area. In June 2011, UNESCO inscribed

According to the Cook Islands Tourism Office, the water temperature hovers around 26 °C from June to August and rises

According to the Cook Islands Tourism Office, the water temperature hovers around 26 °C from June to August and rises

Isalo National Park covers 81,540 hectares in the southwest of Madagascar, between the Ihorombe and Atsimo Andrefana regions, according to

Isalo National Park covers 81,540 hectares in the southwest of Madagascar, between the Ihorombe and Atsimo Andrefana regions, according to

In 2008, UNESCO inscribed the lagoons of New Caledonia as a World Heritage site, in the form of six marine

In 2008, UNESCO inscribed the lagoons of New Caledonia as a World Heritage site, in the form of six marine

On August 11, 2026, the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) published its annual report on 121 reefs of the

On August 11, 2026, the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) published its annual report on 121 reefs of the

May 15, 2026, was the last day of access to the Surin Islands before five months of closure. The Thai

May 15, 2026, was the last day of access to the Surin Islands before five months of closure. The Thai

On March 19, 1973, Seychelles designated six islands about 5 km from Mahé, opposite Victoria, as a marine park. It

On March 19, 1973, Seychelles designated six islands about 5 km from Mahé, opposite Victoria, as a marine park. It

150,000 Indonesian rupiah. This is the amount of the tourist tax that the province of Bali has been charging foreign

150,000 Indonesian rupiah. This is the amount of the tourist tax that the province of Bali has been charging foreign

On October 1, 1995, the Maldives classified Fish Head, locally known as Mushimasmingili Thila, among their first protected diving sites.

On October 1, 1995, the Maldives classified Fish Head, locally known as Mushimasmingili Thila, among their first protected diving sites.

On November 3, 2007, the former frigate HMNZS Canterbury was scuttled in Deep Water Cove, in the Bay of Islands,

On November 3, 2007, the former frigate HMNZS Canterbury was scuttled in Deep Water Cove, in the Bay of Islands,

On December 30, 2018, the Indian Prime Minister announced that Havelock would henceforth be called Swaraj Dweep. Neil became Shaheed

On December 30, 2018, the Indian Prime Minister announced that Havelock would henceforth be called Swaraj Dweep. Neil became Shaheed

On May 23, 1980, Lac Bay was entered on the Ramsar Convention list of wetlands of international importance, under the

On May 23, 1980, Lac Bay was entered on the Ramsar Convention list of wetlands of international importance, under the

On June 10, 2010, Honduras designated the waters of Utila, Roatán, Santos Guardiola, and Guanaja as a marine protected area.

On June 10, 2010, Honduras designated the waters of Utila, Roatán, Santos Guardiola, and Guanaja as a marine protected area.

On November 16, 2020, around 10:45 UTC, the eye of Hurricane Iota passed less than 10 kilometers north of Providencia.

On November 16, 2020, around 10:45 UTC, the eye of Hurricane Iota passed less than 10 kilometers north of Providencia.

On its Sipadan fact sheet, revised on May 5, 2025, the Sabah tourism office sets the quota at 252 diving

On its Sipadan fact sheet, revised on May 5, 2025, the Sabah tourism office sets the quota at 252 diving

On October 10, 1996, Saint-Barthélemy obtained its marine nature reserve. Thirty years later, it covers 1,200 hectares of sea divided

On October 10, 1996, Saint-Barthélemy obtained its marine nature reserve. Thirty years later, it covers 1,200 hectares of sea divided

In December 2007, Indiana University announced it had identified the wreck of the Quedagh Merchant, the ship abandoned by the

In December 2007, Indiana University announced it had identified the wreck of the Quedagh Merchant, the ship abandoned by the

On September 24, 1944, planes from the American Third Fleet attacked Japanese ships sheltered in Coron Bay, north of Palawan.

On September 24, 1944, planes from the American Third Fleet attacked Japanese ships sheltered in Coron Bay, north of Palawan.

Up to eight species of sharks have been hand-fed at Shark Reef since 1999, off the southern coast of Viti

Up to eight species of sharks have been hand-fed at Shark Reef since 1999, off the southern coast of Viti

In 2005, two ichthyologists, Kent Carpenter and Victor Springer, overlapped the distribution areas of 2,983 coastal fish species. Their diversity

In 2005, two ichthyologists, Kent Carpenter and Victor Springer, overlapped the distribution areas of 2,983 coastal fish species. Their diversity

Between 2012 and 2022, researchers identified 222 different whale sharks in Kilindoni Bay, on the west coast of Mafia. Nearly

Between 2012 and 2022, researchers identified 222 different whale sharks in Kilindoni Bay, on the west coast of Mafia. Nearly

On October 7, 2019, CONANP, the Mexican agency for protected natural areas, closed the Palancar reef and the Colombia and

On October 7, 2019, CONANP, the Mexican agency for protected natural areas, closed the Palancar reef and the Colombia and

Since 2006, French Polynesia has protected all shark species in its waters. The mako shark was added in 2012. This

Since 2006, French Polynesia has protected all shark species in its waters. The mako shark was added in 2012. This