A certified diver since 2005 and former editor at Scuba Diving magazine, Hurley transitioned to contributing writer and Sea Heroes program manager in 2022. She's been diving all around the world and particularly loves the Asia-Pacific regions but as a Native Floridian The Florida Keys will always hold a special place in her heart. Besides scuba diving and reporting on marine conservation heroes, she enjoys traveling, volunteering and most of all, spending time raising her daughter and future dive buddy.
Wrecks abound on the ocean floor surrounding Oahu. Ease of access makes them ideal for both wreck aficionados and first-timers. The wrecks on this list stand out among the rest.
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.
Oceanographer and college professor Antonio Mignucci is named January Sea Hero of the Month for his commitment to conservation and community mentorship
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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.
Dive trips come in all shapes and sizes—liveaboards in remote corners of the world to day trips with your local operator, but the most special dive trips include the ones we hold most dear. Planning a family dive adventure to Grand Cayman offers incredible diving, island sights and fun for everyone.
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.