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Native Caribbean Ocean Advocate Tadzio Bervoets Named August Sea Hero

Bervoets, head of Bonaire's Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance, supports conservation across the region from managing MPAs to securing shark protection after a career in international marine work.

Island Ecosystem Advocate Duane Silverstein Named July Sea Hero

His nonprofit, Seacology, has launched 375 projects in 64 nations, protecting a total of over 1.4 million acres of threatened island terrestrial and marine ecosystems.

Black in Marine Science Founder Dr. Tiara Moore Honored as June Sea Hero

Her nonprofit is diversifying the marine science industry today and building a talent pipeline for tomorrow.

Monterey Kelp Restoration Advocate Keith Rootsaert Awarded May Sea Hero Honors

The Giant Giant Kelp Restoration Project founder has led the push for policy change to address the loss of California kelp and spearheaded research to inform its future conservation.

Australian Teen Shalise Leesfield Named Sea Hero for Tackling Marine Pollution

The 15-year old has already secured a grant from her town to address ocean litter, championed a Hope Spot, and written a book.

Dive Diversity Advocate Anesti Vega Wins Sea Hero of the Year 2021

The Diversity in Aquatics Scuba Chair is recognized for his dedication to expanding dive opportunities and will use the award to create a certification scholarship.

Billion Oyster Project Dive Teacher Zoë Greenberg Named Sea Hero

The Billion Oyster Project's Assistant Dive Safety Officer is teaches teenage divers to outplant oyster reefs in NYC's harbor.

Anesti Vega Awarded Sea Hero Honors for Diversity in Aquatics

Anesti Vega is on a mission to expand the accessibility of diving and exploration for all, and for that, he is recognized as our August 2021 Sea Hero.

Austin Gallagher Receives Sea Hero Honors for Shark Conservation Work

Dr. Austin Gallagher has shaped global shark conservation for more than a decade. For his efforts, he has been named our July 2021 Sea Hero.