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Sea Otter Conservationist Chanel Hason Named July '25 Sea Hero

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Lobster Diver Gets Temporarily Trapped in a Whale’s Mouth

New England lobster hunter Michael Packard accidentally got trapped in the mouth of a feeding humpback on a routine dive. He was released from the hospital that afternoon.

This Seal Identifies Ocean-Friendly Businesses

Bonaires' exclusive Blue Destination Company Certification helps travelers find operators that value sea sustainability.

Can Lab-Grown Fish Fillets Fight Overfishing?

BlueNalu, a California biotech company at the forefront of cellular aquaculture, thinks growing fish flesh in the lab could lower demand for wild seafood.

Artists Sail the Open Ocean to Reimagine Marine Science

The Artist-in-Residence program aboard the R/V *Falkor* gives scientists and artists the opportunity to work side by side with cutting-edge data.

Meet the Turtle Nonprofit Pushing for an MPA from Cocos Island to the Galapagos

The Turtle Island Restoration Network aims to protect migrating animals as they move through open ocean between nationally-protected waters.

Meet the Dog Sniffing Orca Poop for Science

Eba, the scat sniffing canine, can locate orca excrement in the water up to one mile away. Researchers analyze her finds to assess why the whale populations are decreasing.

Caribbean Reef Restoration Program Aims to Accelerate Coral Recovery

Ocean-Shot, a first-of-its-kind conservation program in Antigua and Barbuda, has a three-prong program it hopes will speed up coral restoration.