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Coral Scientist Wilfredo “Al” Licuanan Named June Sea Hero

Having only learned to swim after being admitted to a marine science program, our June Sea Hero has since dedicated his life to coral reefs and their preservation.

Rescued Endangered Sawfish in Florida Keys Dies in Captivity

On April 5, 2024, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium responded to rescue a distressed smalltooth sawfish after someone called the sawfish

Why You Shouldn’t Feed Lionfish to Sharks

Spearing lionfish and feeding them to non-native predators has long been touted as a conservation-friendly solution to the invasive lionfish problem, but it can have serious consequences for divers

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Island Ecosystem Advocate Duane Silverstein Named July Sea Hero

His nonprofit, Seacology, has launched 375 projects in 64 nations, protecting a total of over 1.4 million acres of threatened island terrestrial and marine ecosystems.

Your Eco-Friendly Guide for a Cozumel Scuba Diving Trip

Here’s how to reivew a dive shop’s website for sustainable action and four sustainable dive shops operating in Cozumel.

Meet the Organization Turning Marine Debris Into Incredible Art

With Washed Ashore, an Oregon nonprofit, art is crafted out of plastic debris collected from beaches by volunteers of all ages.

Berlin Food Truck Dishes Up Invasive Species Delights

Holycarp! wants to turn sustainability from sacrifice to pleasure, one dish at a time.

Eight Dive Operators Having Fun with Eco-Tourism

Dive operators are sustainable travel to new heights by helping turtles, planting sea grass, and more.

Giant Tortoise Believed Extinct for 100 Years Found Alive in Galápagos

A male fantastic giant tortoise collected from the Galápagos in 1906 was believed to be the only one until a female, discovered in 2019, was genetically confirmed to be the same species.

"Living Seawalls" Provide New Homes for Coastal Marine Life—And They're Going Global

Spreading around the world from Australia, these 3D panels help restore marine habitats damaged by shoreline development.