A certified diver since 2005 and former editor at Scuba Diving magazine, Hurley transitioned to contributing writer and Sea Heroes program manager in 2022. She's been diving all around the world and particularly loves the Asia-Pacific regions but as a Native Floridian The Florida Keys will always hold a special place in her heart. Besides scuba diving and reporting on marine conservation heroes, she enjoys traveling, volunteering and most of all, spending time raising her daughter and future dive buddy.
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Buddy Dive Bonaire offers a complete scuba instructor course in one of the Caribbean’s best shore diving destinations, including the PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor course and IDC mentorship.
For more than 30 years, this premier Waikiki operator has delivered unforgettable diving experiences across Oahu’s best wrecks and reefs.
Set on Beqa Island, this tropical retreat offers world-class diving, serene accommodations, and hands-on marine preservation programs.
Explore Oahu’s Top Wrecks and Reefs with Dive Oahu’s New West Shore Departures and Three-Day Wreck Tour
Having only learned to swim after being admitted to a marine science program, our June Sea Hero has since dedicated his life to coral reefs and their preservation.
Jessica Pate's dedication to conserving the majestic rays of Florida through identification and education make her this month's sea hero.
Wrecks abound on the ocean floor surrounding Oahu. Ease of access makes them ideal for both wreck aficionados and first-timers. The wrecks on this list stand out among the rest.
The daughter of famed marine biologist Sylvia Earle, Liz Taylor, president of DOER Marine, co-host of “Dive In With Liz and Sylvia” and an advocate of universal access to ocean science and research is named Seiko Sea Hero in March 2024.
Inspired by a course with the Handicapped Scuba Association, Kym Larsen is awarded February Sea Hero for her work helping certify injured military veterans through the Ocean Enterprises Foundation in San Diego.