The ocean has known women’s strength since ancient times. And it’s not just the legendary Japanese pearl divers - ama, or the South Korean “women of the sea,” the haenyeo, whose history stretches back hundreds or even thousands of years. Women have also made waves in the realms of science, discovery, and conservation. What unites them all is one thing: the determination to go deep. Throughout history, women have always had to work harder to prove themselves in a man’s world - even when their...

Not every culture sees sharks as dangerous monsters. This image emerged mainly in Western civilization. These remarkable predators have...

"Are you crazy?" That was the reaction of many to my plans to go to Mexico and swim with sharks. It was anything but madness. Well,...