Having only learned to swim after being admitted to a marine science program, our June Sea Hero has since dedicated his life to coral reefs and their preservation.

The daughter of famed marine biologist Sylvia Earle, Liz Taylor, president of DOER Marine, co-host of “Dive In With Liz and Sylvia” and an advocate of universal access to ocean science and research is named Seiko Sea Hero in March 2024.

Inspired by a course with the Handicapped Scuba Association, Kym Larsen is awarded February Sea Hero for her work helping certify injured military veterans through the Ocean Enterprises Foundation in San Diego.

Marine conservationist Rose Huizenga named the 2023 Seiko Sea Hero of the Year. She plans to use her $5,000 award from Seiko to fund five more years of empowering women through local coral restoration.

Ten years ago, nobody was tracking, researching or, most importantly, protecting Madagascar’s local whale shark population. This project, spearheaded by our November Sea Hero, changed everything.

Underwater filmmaker and nonprofit co-founder David Martin recognized as October's Seiko Sea Hero.

Hear from the Canadian conservation photojournalist believes in the power of imagery to effect change.

A former student of the University of Miami turned director of their shark conservation program, this shark researcher is dedicated to expanding opportunities in marine science education

Personal tragedy for a Vancouver Island native sparks a mission to give at-risk youth opportunities in diving.