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A rare Florida cold snap left hundreds of juvenile sea turtles cold-stunned in shallow lagoons, prompting a rapid rescue and rehabilitation response that offers a rare look inside the delicate, hands-
Sea Otter Conservationist Chanel Hason Named July '25 Sea Hero

Learn more about how one rescue diver–turned-conservationist is working to bring a thriving sea otter population back to the Oregon coast.

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Three Lessons from Interviewing Shark Advocates Around the World

Conservationists that don’t stay up to date on the scientific research are likely to endorse ineffective policy solutions, but when scientists and conservationists work together, both groups benefit.

How Drowning Convinced This Diver to Save the Sea

A near-death drowning prompted Meemakshi Poonath to advocate for oceanic sustainability, starting with a concert to push for non-fishing zones in Europe.

U.K. Divers Plant Five Acres of Seagrass Seeds to Restore Vital Habitats

A team of divers with Project Seagrass collected seed from Dale Bay for this site, and are planning a similar initiative in North Whales.

Misdirected Sexual Attraction to Blame for Sea Snake ‘Attacks’ on Divers, Study Shows

Highly venomous olive sea snakes most often "attack" divers during mating season, chasing them and sometimes even biting them, in what might be a case of mistaken identity.

First Complete Map of World’s Shallow Tropical Coral Reefs Published—And It Tracks Bleaching

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IUCN Red List Update: Tuna on the Rise, Sharks and Rays Sparse

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