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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.

Best Destinations for Healthy Marine Life

We asked, and our readers told us: These three locations earned top marks for their healthy marine life, something every diver wants when they splash down.

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Guide to Diving Monitor National Marine Sanctuary

Located 16 miles off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, the Civil War shipwreck, USS Monitor, is protected and managed by Monitor National Marine Sanctuary and is listed as a National Historic Landmark and protected as a war grave. Monitor National Marine Sanctuary is a unique cultural treasure for the most adventurous of skilled divers.

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