Coral-reef crusader and conservationist Ken Nedimyer was named Sea Hero of the Year by Oris Watches North America and _Scuba Diving_ magazine at the 2014 DEMA show. For his work restoring the reefs all across the globe, Nedimyer received a check for $5,000 to continue further restoration efforts.

Every year, Scuba Diving magazine and Oris Watches give the Sea Hero of the Year award to someone working to save our seas and promote marine conservation. After a year's worth of amazing Sea Heroes, we are proud to announce Ken Nedimyer as our 2014 Sea Hero of the Year for his work fostering coral reef restoration around the globe.

Oceanographer Carrie Manfrino works in Little Cayman Island to protect and grow coral reefs. For that, she is a Scuba Diving Sea Hero.

The video of Keller Laros’ rescue of an entangled Kona dolphin went viral last year, but protecting Hawaii’s manta rays is our July Sea Hero’s real focus.

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.

Rick MacPherson's tireless efforts to address global threats to coral reefs and empower traditional communities that are dependent on their coastal ecosystems to conserve their resources has earned him the honor of Sea Hero of the Year.

This scuba diver has dedicated her life to conservation work in the South Pacific and was instrumental in the development of the Cook Islands Shark Sanctuary.

Rick MacPherson, conservation programs director for the Coral Reef Alliance, has built a global team of local conservation leaders in everywhere CORAL works.

Troy Bodden is working to keep Utila a natural paradise by improving the lives of its residents.