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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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Inside The Nature Conservancy’s Effort to Create Marine Protected Areas Around the World

Based on a successful project in the Seychelles, the Nature Conservancy aims to use debt-for-nature swaps to increase the amount of ocean protected by 15 percent, helping 20 countries establish marine protected areas.

Five Reasons We Love the Ocean

Why divers love the big blue - and why we need to protect it - in celebration of World Oceans Day.

20 Ways to Make Your Dive Trip More Eco-Friendly

Here are ways you can travel that don't hurt—and can even help!—the planet.

Five Best Places to Scuba Dive in Mexico

These are the five best regions for scuba diving in Mexico.

Petition Seeks to Ban Shark Fin Imports in the United Kingdom

Shark Guardian is promoting a new petition to curb fin trading. Activists say Brexit makes the change possible, but World Trade Organization obligations present hurdles.

Inside the Liveaboard Rescue Mission for Exuma’s Urchins

Divers aboard the Cat Pplau liveaboard become citizen scientists, helping the crew replant urchins to fight algal spread and repair the reefs of Exuma.

3 Tips for Taking Great Shark Photos

Patience, planning, practice, and shooting from the hip are key to taking shark photos that stand out from the crowd.