For his work documenting fish for the Census of Marine Life and his dedication to conservation, Rick Morris is our September/October 2015 Sea Hero.

For his work with Ocean Defenders Alliance protecting California's oceans, Kurt Lieber is Scuba Diving magazine's November/December 2015 Sea Hero.

Check out this gallery to learn what 10 things are deadlier than sharks, and why sharks aren't the mindless killing machines they're made out to be.

Researchers from CSIRO and Imperial College London have assessed how widespread the threat of plastic is for the world's seabirds and found the majority of species have plastic in their gut.

As impacts of climate change threaten the region’s reefs, a multi-partner scientific team has set out to record the current condition of diverse coral reef habitats in 360º panoramic imagery. Using the latest technological advancements, the XL Catlin Seaview Survey will scan the coral shores of Hawaii to record and study the health of these important ecosystems.

In honor of the late Eugenie Clark, who died February 2015, Scuba Diving honors her 75-year legacy of shark conservation and marine biology.

Want to get involved in sea turtle conservation? Here are some ways you can help!

Meet Julie Andersen, the founder of Shark Savers, and learn how scuba diving and conservation efforts can help save sharks.

An attempt to install an artificial reef of Easter Island-style sculptures ends in disappointment.