These baleen whales (*Balaenoptera brydei*) are closely related to blue and humpback whales.

One diver, one giant Pacific octopus and a crazy scuba diving tale to tell for years to come.

Nassau's Stuart Cove wrangles sharks, trains movie stars to scuba dive and sinks wrecks all over the Bahamas.

The highly praised documentary *Epiphany* about Ellen Cuylaerts' journey as a wife, mom and underwater photographer has been released on iTunes just in time for the holidays.

A new study shows Manta birostris in the eastern Pacific Ocean get most of their food from the ocean depths.

The initiative uses a percentage of the Marshall Islands tuna fund for financing national biodiversity conservation effort and climate adaptation efforts.

French photographer Greg Lecoeur gave up everything to pursue a life under the sea — his bold move is paying off with multiple awards for his work.

The Maya knew an awful lot about sharks — including the legendary *C. megalodon* — without ever visiting the ocean.

For his dedication to the underwater world, and his championing of the Crystal Caves of the Bahamas’ Abaco Island, he is our Jan/Feb 2017 Sea Hero.