Conservation organizations are urging people to stay away from seal pups on the beach.

Zack Rago, of the ocean documentary *Chasing Coral*, is honored as a Sea Hero by *Scuba Diving* magazine and Seiko watches.

An online competition is offering a Panama eco-resort, Casa Cayuco Eco Adventure Lodge, as a potential prize for $10 entry.

Silversea Cruises is offering the first world cruise to visit all seven continents. The 140-day trip will stop at more than 60 ports and 32 countries.

Scientists found microplastic particles in 93 percent of the bottled water they tested, prompting a review of the health effects on humans by the United Nations.

A scuba diver filmed a massive wave of trash and marine debris at a popular dive site off Bali, illustrating the effect of trash pollution on ocean life.

Sylvia Earle joins PADI, world's the largest dive training agency, in encouraging everyone to become a "Hope Spot."

An invasive species of damselfish has been increasing in population in the Gulf of Mexico.

Wayne Hasson of Aggressor Fleet was honored as Beneath the Sea's 2018 Legend of the Sea for a career of scuba diving excellence.