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Coral Scientist Wilfredo “Al” Licuanan Named June Sea Hero

Having only learned to swim after being admitted to a marine science program, our June Sea Hero has since dedicated his life to coral reefs and their preservation.

Rescued Endangered Sawfish in Florida Keys Dies in Captivity

On April 5, 2024, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium responded to rescue a distressed smalltooth sawfish after someone called the sawfish

Why You Shouldn’t Feed Lionfish to Sharks

Spearing lionfish and feeding them to non-native predators has long been touted as a conservation-friendly solution to the invasive lionfish problem, but it can have serious consequences for divers

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Are All Sharks Scavengers?

Scavengers eat animals that are already dead instead of hunting live prey. It's extremely important to keep ecosystems clean and healthy.

Battling for the Future of Striped Marlin During Mexico's Secret Sardine Run

Marlins are big business in Mexico's Baja Sur, where local scientists and a dive shop are trying to protect the famed fish by swapping sport fishing for snorkel encounters.

Step Inside The World’s First Sunflower Sea Star Nursery

With the sunflower sea star functionally extinct in most of its natural habitit, scientists are working to understand exactly what happend—and how to reverse it.

Two Artists Lived on a Deserted Island for a Month. Here’s What They Learned About The Ocean.

The duo caught fish to live and chronicled their sustenance through the Japanese art of gyotaku.

Scientists Unveil Robotic Fish That Consumes Microplastics

The prototype robo-fish, created by researchers at Sichuan University, absorbs microplastics as it moves through the water.

How to Safely Collect Marine Debris

Diver safety is always the top priority. These tools and lessons will help you safely execute a Dive Against Debris without incident.

Solving Ocean Conservation Woes from "K to Grey" on Saba

Saba holds a monthlong conservation festival called Sea & Learn that gives locals the opportunity learn what they can do for the surrounding sea.