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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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New Deep-Sea Discoveries: Blood-Red Jellyfish, "Ugly" Shark

The new jelly was spotted off Rhode Island while the shark was discovered between Antarctica and Africa.

How to Swim with Whale Sharks in Isla Mujeres, Mexico

The endangered whale shark is as mysterious as it is enormous. Here’s how you can swim with whale sharks in Mexico.

What It's Like to Dive Australia's Cuttlefish Aggregation

The flamboyant aggregation of cuttlefish in Whyalla, Australia draws divers down under year after year. This is what it's like to experience it yourself.

New Electric Robot Can Clean Up Beach Litter

The solar-powered BeBot can pick up litter up to 30 times faster than traditional clean ups, including plastic fragments as small as 1 centimeter.

How Scientists are Reducing Bycatch Around the World

Scientists are building new tools to banish bycatch that don't harm fiserhmens' livelihood, from flashing lights to underwater pings.

Anesti Vega Awarded Sea Hero Honors for Diversity in Aquatics

Anesti Vega is on a mission to expand the accessibility of diving and exploration for all, and for that, he is recognized as our August 2021 Sea Hero.

These Are the Best Friends in the Ocean

These marine “friends” have found ways to not only coexist but provide a benefit to their partner.