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Keller Laros Awarded for Saving Manta Rays in Hawaii

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 Fights to Save Sharks and Manta Rays from Extinction

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.

2013 Sea Hero of the Year: Rick MacPherson

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.

Ocean Advocate Jessica Cramp is Honored for her Work Protecting Sharks

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.

Sea Hero: Rick MacPherson [August]

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 Honored for his work Fighting Overfishing Practices in Utila

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

Kemit-Amon Lewis Awarded for Coral Restoration in St. Croix, USVI

St. Croix-native Kemit-Amon Lewis is working to conserve and grow coral reefs in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Shark Advocate Gwyn Mills Honored for Saving Sharks in Thailand

Dive Tribe founder Gwyn Mills agging sharks, placing mooring balls and sinking artificial reefs in his beloved Thailand keeps our May 2013 Sea Hero busy.

2012 Sea Hero of the Year: Jill Heinerth

Water-conservation advocate Jill Heinerth is Sea Hero of the Year 2012