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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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Seven Shark Non-Profits to Support if You Love Sharks

If sharks keep disappearing, what will become of our oceans and favorite shark dives? These shark organizations and non-profits are dedicated to bringing change.

The Ultimate Guide to Shark Diving

The best places to go diving with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and more. Plus: How to do it safely.

John Halas Earns Sea Hero Honor for Pioneering Global Buoy Use

As the first employee of what would become the Florida Keys National Marien Sanctuary, John Halas prioritized installing buoys on popular boating sites around Key Largo in the 1980s to protect coral reefs. This Vietnam veteran's pioneering work established buoys as industry-standard in more than 38 countries worldwide, preserving untold acres fo coral reefs from anchor damage.

More than Meets the Eye: Whale Shark Eyeballs Have Two Incredible Features

No, whale sharks' eyeballs are not covered in miniature teeth. Here's what the discovery of dermal denticles in a whale sharks eyes actually means.

Good Viz from Good Buzz

Exuma island in the Bahamas may owe its clear waters, that scuba divers dream love, to the island's bee population.

CORAL Club: How South Florida High School Students Advance Local Conservation

The CORAL club at Miami’s South Broward High School is helping students get scuba certified while conserving coral reefs.