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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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Best Places to Freedive and Snorkel with Humpback Whales and Big Animals

The best dive destinations with no scuba tank required. Swim with whales in Norway, Tonga and Sri Lanka or grab your freediving gear and head to Australia to dive with fur seals.

How to Identify Elkhorn Coral (Acropora Palmata)

Strengthen your marine-ID skills by learning how to identify the most common coral species.

Meet Nicole Helgason, Coral Spotter

Coral expert Nicole Helgason will write a regular column for *Scuba Diving* magazine helping you improve your coral identification skills.

How Scuba Divers Can Help Fight Marine Debris

How to help clean up marine debris on every dive, and why scuba divers should help tackle trash.

Scuba Diving with the Deadliest Animals on the Planet

These six daredevil dives promise the thrill of a lifetime — from shark encounters in the Caribbean to crocodiles and sea snakes in the Indian and Pacific.

Diving with Cozumel's Most Fascinating Underwater Creatures

Judy G's photography showcases the marine life you can expect to see underwater on the famed reefs of Mexico's largest Caribbean island, Cozumel.

An Inside Look at Cuba's Diverse Marine Ecosystem

Scuba divers and snorkelers can study the marine ecosystem in Cuba's Gardens of the Queen aboard the floating classroom M/V Oceans for Youth.