Dee is dedicated to helping people better understand marine animals and their behaviors. She has directed numerous conservation and awareness programs. Dee is a contributing writer for Dive Training magazine, and has written Touch the Sea, The Gentle Sea, and Coral’s Reef. Her recognitions include Beneath the Sea’s Diver of the Year Award for Environment, the Boston Sea Rover’s Diver of the Year Award, and the PADI-SeaSpace Environmental Awareness Award.