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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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First Complete Map of World’s Shallow Tropical Coral Reefs Published—And It Tracks Bleaching

The world's first complete map of nearshore reefs aims to enable decision-makers access to real-time data to inform management.

IUCN Red List Update: Tuna on the Rise, Sharks and Rays Sparse

Tuna, historically overfished, are on the road to recovery, but more sharks and rays are now listed as threatened with extinction, according to this month's IUCN Red List Update.

More than Jaws: Hollywood at Large May Be Spreading Fear of Sharks, New Study Finds

Ninety-six percent of the films included in the study represented sharks as potentially threatening to humans.

Giant, 400-Year-Old Coral Found in Great Barrier Reef

The 34-foot coral was discovered in the Great Barrier Reef near Orpheus Island off Queensland, Australia by citizen scientists.

Dates Announced for PADI's 2021 AWARE Week

The fourth annual PADI Aware Week will be September 18 to 26, 2021, giving divers and operators the opportunity to advance ocean conservation.

Diving with Leopard Seals in Antarctica

One determined diver achieves her dream of going nose-to-nose with an apex predator in its natural habitat. Here’s how you can dive with leopard seals in Antarctica too.

Billion Oyster Project Dive Teacher Zoë Greenberg Named Sea Hero

The Billion Oyster Project's Assistant Dive Safety Officer is teaches teenage divers to outplant oyster reefs in NYC's harbor.