Indiana University and 2016 Sea Hero Charles Beeker created an adaptive scuba diving program for children with physical disabilities and medical conditions.

This "queen of the mantas" is adding yet another accomplishment to her long list of accolades. Meet Andrea Marshall, our September/October 2017 Sea Hero.

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Underwater photographer, expedition leader and Women Divers Hall of Famer Amanda Cotton founded Water Women Inc. — making her *Scuba Diving's* July 2017 Sea Hero.

*Scuba Diving* magazine announced watch brand Seiko has signed on as the sponsor of its Sea Hero Awards.

This two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker is our August Sea Hero for her commitment and passion for our oceans.

The Sea Hero of the Year honor comes with a $5,000 contribution from Oris.

After a lifetime of adventure in the Air Force, filmmaker Larry McKenna turned to a different adventure: saving leatherback turtles.

Through education, inspiration and motivation, Annie Crawley hopes to protect the oceans’ future by reaching out to our own future: children