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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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Panama Expands Largest MPA to Surpass 30 by 30 Goals

The Cordillera de Coiba marine protected area is now nearly 38,000 square miles. A management plan is set to be implemented this fall.

Lobster Diver Gets Temporarily Trapped in a Whale’s Mouth

New England lobster hunter Michael Packard accidentally got trapped in the mouth of a feeding humpback on a routine dive. He was released from the hospital that afternoon.

This Seal Identifies Ocean-Friendly Businesses

Bonaires' exclusive Blue Destination Company Certification helps travelers find operators that value sea sustainability.

Can Lab-Grown Fish Fillets Fight Overfishing?

BlueNalu, a California biotech company at the forefront of cellular aquaculture, thinks growing fish flesh in the lab could lower demand for wild seafood.

Artists Sail the Open Ocean to Reimagine Marine Science

The Artist-in-Residence program aboard the R/V *Falkor* gives scientists and artists the opportunity to work side by side with cutting-edge data.

Meet the Turtle Nonprofit Pushing for an MPA from Cocos Island to the Galapagos

The Turtle Island Restoration Network aims to protect migrating animals as they move through open ocean between nationally-protected waters.

Meet the Dog Sniffing Orca Poop for Science

Eba, the scat sniffing canine, can locate orca excrement in the water up to one mile away. Researchers analyze her finds to assess why the whale populations are decreasing.