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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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You can protect the ocean from plastic every day, whether you’re doing laundry or taking a forest hike. Here’s how!

Divers Clean Up Almost 1.7 Tons of Marine Debris in California

Data on the trash were reported to PADI AWARE's Dive Against Debris database, the largest underwater marine debris database in the world.

Australian Teen Shalise Leesfield Named Sea Hero for Tackling Marine Pollution

The 15-year old has already secured a grant from her town to address ocean litter, championed a Hope Spot, and written a book.

Are Manta Ray Night Dives Ethical?

How manta ray encounters are structured shapes their impact on wildlife.

Seeing Ghosts: ‘Very Rare’ Baby Shark Found in New Zealand

Scientists from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research in New Zealand found a newly-hatched ghost shark while pulling samples for commercial fish stock assessment.

How Often is New Life Discovered in the Ocean?

Hundreds of new ocean species described by scientists every year—but described doesn't mean newly discovered.

Six Awesome Animal Encounters in Mexico’s Baja Sur

When and where scuba divers can encounter manta rays, whale sharks and more in Baja Sur, Mexico.