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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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Key Dives Hosts an Epic Day of Conservation with a Trash Trek and Turtle Release

Key Dives and volunteer divers removed over 500 pounds of trash from the reef in the Florida Keys in the first-ever, Dive Against Debris Trask Trek.

Erich Ritter, Conservationist and Founder of SharkSchool, Dies at Age 61

Shark advocate Dr. Erich Ritter passed away at age 61 in his Pensacola, Florida, home on Friday. Dedicated to understanding shark-human interactions, Ritter spent most of his life advocating for shark conservation.

John Weller Earns Sea Hero Honors for Antarctic Conservation

John Weller's photography of the Ross Sea galvanized support to designate it as the world's largest marine protected area.

How Technology Is Making Shark News More Ridiculous

No, sharks aren’t coming into shallow water any more than usual—but now everyone at the beach has a camera.

Scuba Divers Can Help Keys’ Ocean Ecosystem during REEF’s Upper Keys Lionfish Derby

The Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) 2020 Lionfish Derby is scheduled to take place Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 10-13.

How Divers Can Help Mauritius Oil Spill Clean-Up Efforts

More than 1,000 tons of oil have spilled from the MV *Wakashio* since it ran aground on a coral reef off the southeastern coast of Mauritius on July 25. Here's how divers can help with relief efforts.

Tips for Taking Great Nudibranch Photos

Learn where nudibranchs live and aim for a super macro shot that highlights the sea slug’s unique features.