Shark conservationist Mauricio Hoyos is honored as a Sea Hero by Scuba Diving magazine for his work studying sharks and educating others.

Sharpen your coral identification skills with these tips on how to ID smooth flower coral.

Does flash photography harm small ocean creatures? Pygmy seahorse expert Dr. Richard Smith offers guidelines for photographing these fragile creatures.

Learn about the diet of hawksbill sea turtles, green sea turtles and loggerhead sea turtles so you can answer the question, what do sea turtles eat?

Researchers found more than 300 dead olive ridley sea turtles off the coast of Mexico, and they suspect ghost fishing nets may be the cause.

Underwater photographer Becky Kagan Schott earns Sea Hero honors from *Scuba Diving* magazine.

The most interesting facts about parrotfish, including their diet, size and production of sand.

Sharpen your coral identification skills with these tips on how to ID grooved brain coral.

Viral video of scuba divers in Indonesia's Cenderawasih Bay can be seen riding an endangered whale shark underwater, and they may be facing charges.