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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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Snorkeling with Baja’s Mobula Rays

Mobula ray populations are declining worldwide. Here’s how to leverage your tourist dollars and join a citizen science expedition to help save the rays.

Scuba Diving Lizards Use Rebreather-Like Bubble to Breathe Underwater

The lizards, which are several species of anoles, have evolved to breathe underwater by recirculating air into a bubble that clings to their snouts for minutes at a time.

This Florida Art Nonprofit Will Make You a 3D Reef Sculpture for Any Occasion

Anyone can commission a statute from the Ocean Rescue Alliance, which will sink it off the Florida coast to aid reef restoration.

Austin Gallagher Receives Sea Hero Honors for Shark Conservation Work

Dr. Austin Gallagher has shaped global shark conservation for more than a decade. For his efforts, he has been named our July 2021 Sea Hero.

The Best Scuba Destinations for Diving Healthy Marine Environments in 2021

Explore the most pristine reefs in the world, from Fiji to Cuba.

How to Nominate a Hope Spot

Syliva Earle's nonprofit Mission Blue is always looking to help locals defend their waters.

My Island Nation Rallied to Fight An Oil Spill. Here's What We Learned.

Oil filled an iconic conservation areas of Mauritius last summer. It helped us remember how much our oceans mean to us. We cannot afford to forget again.