The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, FWC, upheld a ban on fishing the endangered goliath grouper, rejecting a limited harvest of the fish.

Wayne Hasson, Aggressor Fleet president and Oceans for Youth founder, is honored as a Scuba Diving Sea Hero for giving back to the next generation of divers.

Google partnered with The Catlin Seaview Survey to capture 360-degree panoramic images of underwater locations around the world, including the Great Barrier Reef, Galapagos Islands and Aquarius Reef Base in the Florida Keys.

Lionfish use venom as a protective mechanism. When divers come in direct contact with their spines or fins, venom is injected into the skin through needlelike bristles located along the dorsal, pelvic and anal fins.

Photojournalist Jill Heinerth surveys the fragile marine habitat in the Arctic, where melting sea ice has an ecosystem hanging in the balance.

Conservation organizations are urging people to stay away from seal pups on the beach.

Zack Rago, of the ocean documentary *Chasing Coral*, is honored as a Sea Hero by *Scuba Diving* magazine and Seiko watches.

An online competition is offering a Panama eco-resort, Casa Cayuco Eco Adventure Lodge, as a potential prize for $10 entry.

Silversea Cruises is offering the first world cruise to visit all seven continents. The 140-day trip will stop at more than 60 ports and 32 countries.