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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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Top Eight Citizen-Science Dives in the Florida Keys

Eight ways to restore the coral reefs in the Florida Keys from coral restoration dives to cleanup dives and fish surveys.

Caribbean Scuba Shops Collaborate on Regional Reef Revival

More than 30 scuba shops across the Caribbean are working with the Perry Institute of Marine Sciences to study cross-island coral restoration.

Sea Hero Asha de Vos to Star in James Cameron’s Ocean Exploration Docuseries

Four world-class explorers will delve into the mysteries of the deep from the Bahamas to the Arctic in the latest James Cameron production.

Shark and Rays are Disappearing Faster than Expected, New Study Finds

Some shark populations have decreased by 70 percent. The oceanic whitetip shark experienced the greatest decline, losing 98 percent of their population in just 60 years.

WATCH: Scuba Divers Rescue Shark Tied to Ocean Floor by Fishing Line

Two divers freed a shark snared by a fishing hook to the seafloor off the coast of Australia.

New Florida Reef Built Thanks to Kenny Chesney

No Shoes Reefs is building a reef off the coast of Delray Beach, Florida.

Six Animal Aggregation Dives to Add to Your Scuba Bucket List

With careful planning and a bit of luck, some divers get the chance to see hundreds or even thousands of rare animals underwater at once.