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A rare Florida cold snap left hundreds of juvenile sea turtles cold-stunned in shallow lagoons, prompting a rapid rescue and rehabilitation response that offers a rare look inside the delicate, hands-
Sea Otter Conservationist Chanel Hason Named July '25 Sea Hero

Learn more about how one rescue diver–turned-conservationist is working to bring a thriving sea otter population back to the Oregon coast.

Best Destinations for Healthy Marine Life

We asked, and our readers told us: These three locations earned top marks for their healthy marine life, something every diver wants when they splash down.

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Where Do Humpback Whales Give Birth?

There's a lot of mystery surrounding humpback whales and their birthing patterns. New research aims to find answers.

Why Do Octopuses Change Color? How It Works and Why They Do It

The latest "Ask a Marine Biologist" by Dr. David Shiffman discusses the hows and whys of cephalopod color change.

Shark Conservationist Thomas Leszkiewicz Named August '25 Sea Hero

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Sea Turtles Will Dance for Food

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Scientists Develop New Way to Track Fish

Scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have developed a new way to more efficiently track the masses of fish that gather along coral reefs. Here's what the new technology could mean for conservation efforts.

Red Sea Turtle Trackers Discover 34 Seagrass Meadows

Researchers tracking tagged green sea turtles in the Red Sea were led to 34 previously unknown seagrass meadows. This discovery can help enhance local conservation efforts.

Fantastic Fathers of the Sea

In the oceans, there’s an infinite variety of biological experiments on display. Curious, keen-eyed scuba divers will discover an abundance of the weird and wonderful when they focus on marine fishes, especially the unorthodox reproductive roles that some male fish play.