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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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Understanding the Mantis Shrimp's Bullet-Like Punch

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The video captured the world's attention. Weeks after a lone, now-famous anglerfish ascended from the depths and into the light, scientists still don't know what caused the unusual behavior.

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The Black Sea Turtle's Great Comeback

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Marine Biologist Jacinta Shackleton Named April '25 Sea Hero

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Introduction to Blackwater Diving

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