The activist and conservation champion plans to use the award money for critical tools to combat illegal fishing in the protected waters around Malpelo, Colombia.

Cage diving with great white sharks has come under fire in recent years. After the wake of Isla Guadalupe’s shark tourism closure, one diver journeys to South Australia, the birthplace of great white cage diving, in search of an ethical model for encountering the awe-inspiring species.

Scalloped hammerhead sharks and wedgefish are facing extinction, partly due to being caught and sold for their fins. This program gives local fishermen incentive to set those species free.

From teaching refugees to swim to designing educational materials, Ernst van der Poll and his team are empowering a global community of explorers. For his role in inspiring the next generation of change makers, van der Poll is our November 2024 Sea Hero.

These four artists are on a mission to make the world greener for future generations. Learn more about their work—and how you can help support them.

Dive Centre Manly’s efforts to remove plastic waste from the harbor led to the creation of Divers Against Debris and a partnership with PADI AWARE, sparking a global movement against plastic pollution. Richard Nicholls's initiatives have inspired worldwide action and significant policy changes.

Dr. Cannon is honored as Scuba Diving's September Sea Hero for her work inspiring the next generation of ocean ambassadors through STEM education and scientific diving. Learn more about her nonprofit DiveN2Life uses dive training and placed-based education to tackle conservation issues and beyond.

Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary, designated this summer, offers cultural and historical diving gems.

Sarah Fangman and Jennifer Moore are behind the NOAA-led and partner-driven effort to restore seven coral reef sites in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Learn what inspired and challenged these women leaders.