Dr. Cannon is honored as Scuba Diving's September Sea Hero for her work inspiring the next generation of ocean ambassadors through STEM education and scientific diving. Learn more about her nonprofit DiveN2Life uses dive training and placed-based education to tackle conservation issues and beyond.

If there's one thing Callum Roberts has learned during his decades-long career as a marine scientist and educator, it's that success largely depends on getting future generations excited and involved. Here's how Roberts has spent a lifetime working to do just that.

Erika Lopez is named July 2024 Sea Hero for her work with the Colombian government to create a management plan to address illegal fishing and to champion a sanctuary in Malpelo Islands.