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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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Blue Planet II Executive Producer James Honeyborne Earns Sea Hero Honor

Blue Planet II executive producer James Honeyborne brought serious conservation issues to light with the BBC series and introduced the underwater world to millions with never-before-seen footage.

Explore the Caribbean’s Best Kept Secret During the 2020 Annual Curaçao International Dive Festival

After a 10-year hiatus, the Annual Curaçao International Dive Festival made a comeback in 2019 and in 2020 the festival will back Sept. 27 - Oct. 3, 2020.

Sharknado and Sharktopus and Megalodon, Oh My!

Why are bad shark movies such as Sharknado and Sharktopus so popular? Shark expert David Shiffman explains why and how it effects the public's understanding of sharks and conservation.

47 Meters Down: Uncaged Needs Serious Help from a Diver

With plot holes galore, the scuba diving thriller 47 Meters Down: Uncaged gets the science behind scuba diving and sharks woefully wrong.

Scuba Diving Legends Describe their Most Unforgettable Dive

Four notable names in scuba weigh in on their most memorable experiences underwater.

How to Identify Mycedium Elephantotus Coral

Learn how to identify key coral species like the *Mycedium Elephantotus* coral, more commonly known as elephant nose coral.

What it's Like to Free Entangled Humpbacks

Rescuers rely on the help of the on-water community to report entangled humpback whales.