The activist and conservation champion plans to use the award money for critical tools to combat illegal fishing in the protected waters around Malpelo, Colombia.
Though some divers believe otherwise, shark telemetry tagging is a minimally invasive, commonly accepted research method that advances science and conservation without harming sharks.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Volunteer Marv Tuttle was honored as a Sea Hero by Scuba Diving magazine and Seiko watches for his work introducing scuba diving to children with disabilities.