Marine biologists Christy and Brice Semmens earned Sea Hero honors from *Scuba Diving* magazine for their work with the Grouper Moon Project.

The Semmens are the first of six nominees to be announced for Scuba Diving’s 2019 Sea Hero Awards.

Scuba Diving magazine and Seiko Watches name Ken Stewart the 2018 Sea Hero of the Year for his work with Diving With a Purpose and the National Association of Black Scuba Divers.

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

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

Ken Stewart of Diving With a Purpose is honored as a Sea Hero by Scuba Diving Magazine.

Jeff and Teri Leicher of Jack's Diving Lockers named Scuba Diving Sea Heroes for their work protecting reefs.

*Scuba Diving*'s latest Sea Hero, Jennifer Dianto Kemmerly, helps consumers make sustainable choices with the Seafood Watch program at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Wayne Hasson, Aggressor Fleet president and Oceans for Youth founder, is honored as a Scuba Diving Sea Hero for giving back to the next generation of divers.