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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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How the Local Dive Community Protected Blue Heron Bridge

Local scuba divers in South Florida helped protect one of Florida's best dive sites: Blue Heron Bridge in Riviera Beach.

What Happens to Ocean Animals During a Tsunami?

In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers a question from a reader.

The Recipe for a Successful MPA

All marine protected areas (or MPAs) are not created equal—these factors help determine whether this important environmental tool can achieve its goals.

Jim Ritterhoff Named 2019 Sea Hero of the Year

Ritterhoff, originally recognized as a Sea Hero in June 2019 has been chosen as *Scuba Diving's* Sea Hero of the Year by a panel of judges.

Colin Limpus Earns Sea Hero Honors for Sea Turtle Research

Limpus has spent 50 years dedicated to sea turtle conservation in Queensland, Australia.

Can the Critically Endangered Vaquita Be Saved?

Activists believe there are only about nine vaquita left in the world, meaning this rare porpoise is likely close to extinction.