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Marine Conservation

Ask an Expert: Are Oil Rigs Good or Bad for the Environment?

Are oil rigs good or bad for the environment? Our scuba diving experts explore both sides of the issue as it relates to Monterey, California's oil rigs. For more on marine conservation, go to scubadiving.com.

June 2014 Sea Hero: Ken Nedimyer

Do you know a Sea Hero you'd like to get featured on our website? Nominate them and give them the opportunity to become the Oris Sea Hero of the Year. This month's winner, Ken Nedimyer, grows and transplants corals, with nurseries in the Florida Keys, Bonaire and Colombia.

Forever Pristine: New Zealand Approves Marine Reserves

Have you heard about marine conservation in New Zealand? New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands are now being protected from fishing, mining and drilling through new marine reserves. Learn why this parliament decision is so important, and find more articles at scubadiving.com.

Get Involved With Lionfish Derbies

Derby divers are making a difference against an aggressive invader: lionfish. Here's what REEF's program is doing to help remove these beautiful but invasive fish found in the Atlantic and Caribbean.

Bringing in the Bluefin Tuna

Did you know that Bluefin Tuna are one of the most valuable fish species in the world? So to prevent overfishing, scuba divers in the Mediterranean help ensure that an epic tuna fishery stays sustainable.

Mary O'Malley Fights to Save Sharks and Manta Rays from Extinction

Mary O'Malley helps nations understand why we need to save sharks and manta rays. She has worked in Indonesia and with WildAid, Shark Savers and Manta Trust.

Sea Shepherd Diver Attacked off the Coast of Kona, Hawaii

A diver documenting an aquarium trade wildlife collection operation on a Hawaiian reef off the Kona Coast as part of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society’s Operation Reef Defense was nearly killed by a reef fish collector in an unprovoked and highly dangerous attack on Thursday, May 8th.