An east Lombok, Indonesia, fish market — Tanjung Luar — is a butcher shop for sharks and mantas — what can be done? Conservationists are working hard to shine a light on the illegal fishery here and recently had reason to celebrate — Indonesia announced that it is creating a sanctuary for manta rays, banning fishing for these animals within the country’s exclusive economic zone.

The Coral Reef Alliance helps West Maui hotels retrofit in ways that will keep excess nutrients off the reefs. Maui is expanding its distribution system for R-1 water — recycled water treated to the highest standard possible. Learn about it!

Do you have young children who are interested in scuba diving? Check out Robbie Peyton's experience with Kids Sea Camp.

The Coral Restoration Foundation is extending its work in coral propagation beyond Florida and Bonaire.

Have you always wanted to produce your own film? The Blue Ocean Film Festival can make that a reality.

Would you like to help raise money for marine-conservation research? REEF, a grassroots organization that aims to protect marine ecosystems, is accepting donations.

How can you protect the world's oceans? Project AWARE provides tips that help answer this question.

Want to help protect sharks and manta rays? A Sea Save Foundation petition, which you can sign now, aims to do just that.

Have you always wanted to produce your own film? The BLUE Ocean Film Festival can make that a reality.