Coastal Heroes

Coastal Living honors those working to protect and preserve our coastlines for generations to come. Join us in recognizing these courageous stewards of the shore.

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Founder of Get Inspired, Inc.

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Call her the Johnny Appleseed of the ocean—she and local students are sowing underwater fields of giant kelp off the Southern California coast.

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Rick Moonen

Coastal Hero: Rick Moonen

Learn why we should be smart about what we serve.

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Coastal Hero: We Salute...Dan Pingaro

Coastal Hero: We Salute...Dan Pingaro

This sailor, surfer, and CEO of nonprofit Sailors for the Sea spends his days teaching fellow mariners how to protect our waterways.

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Georgia State University professor of art

We Salute ... Pam Longobardi

This professor fashions marine debris into through-provoking art exhibits.

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CEO of Ocean Conservancy

We Salute ... Vikki Spruill

Ocean Conservancy’s CEO shares what it’s like to lead one of the world’s top ocean advocacy organizations.

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2009 Coastal Living Award Winners

See the winners from 2009.

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Human Whale Project

2008 Coastal Living Award Winners

See the winners from 2008.

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Mordecai Land Trust

2007 Coastal Living Award Winners

See the winners from 2007.

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Implementing these easy practices goes a long way when it comes to protecting our seas.

Five More Ways to Save Our Seas

Implementing these easy practices goes a long way when it comes to protecting our seas.

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