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.

Sri Lankan conservationist’s group mobilizes and educates volunteers to address marine environment concerns in his home country.

More than 30 years of marine conservation work led PADI Pro Carl Charter to shift his focus to what really matters: marine education, and creating opportunities for everyone to experience the beauty and wonder of the ocean.

For her dedication, many talents and passion for restoring species in her local community, Nancy Caruso is our March Sea Hero.