An east Lombok, Indonesia, fish market — Tanjung Luar — is a butcher shop for sharks and mantas — what can be done? Conservationists are working hard to shine a light on the illegal fishery here and recently had reason to celebrate — Indonesia announced that it is creating a sanctuary for manta rays, banning fishing for these animals within the country’s exclusive economic zone.

The Coral Reef Alliance helps West Maui hotels retrofit in ways that will keep excess nutrients off the reefs. Maui is expanding its distribution system for R-1 water — recycled water treated to the highest standard possible. Learn about it!

Do you have young children who are interested in scuba diving? Check out Robbie Peyton's experience with Kids Sea Camp.

Are you a fan of wreck diving? Check out what is happening in Limassol, Cyprus.

The Coral Restoration Foundation is extending its work in coral propagation beyond Florida and Bonaire.

Have you always wanted to produce your own film? The Blue Ocean Film Festival can make that a reality.

Would you like to help raise money for marine-conservation research? REEF, a grassroots organization that aims to protect marine ecosystems, is accepting donations.

Bring your point & shoot digital cameras, SLRs and GoPros May 30 to June 2 and enter your images and video shorts to win some great prizes such as a new regulator and a GoPro camera.

Check out award-winning photography from BlueSphere Foundation featured artist — and Scuba Diving Magazine's 2011 Sea Hero of the Year — Shawn Heinrichs, working in Tonga.