Getting someone’s attention underwater is a crucial safety skill. Here’s a roundup of the most common surface signaling for scuba divers.
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Interested in decompression diving? Here’s what you need to know to get started and what you can expect once you try it.
Altitude diving begins when you pass above 1,000 feet (300 m). What are some of the best spots for this lofty pursuit?
The whale shark is one of the most iconic animals in the ocean. Easily recognizable, they’re on most divers’ bucket lists but mentioning them begs the question: are they whales or sharks?
SeaLife continues to up its game in the world of underwater lighting with the new Sea Dragon 2300 Auto Photo-Video-Dive light, which offers Auto Brightness and Auto Flash Detect mode.
Wreck dives can be some of the best of your life, but there are hazards when it comes to wreck penetration. Here are three to watch out for.
With great visibility, warm water and calm conditions, legendary Sipadan and nearby Mabul offer some of the world’s best dive sites.
Although it’s easy to follow the guide on nearly every dive, it’s important to practice underwater navigation techniques.
National marine sanctuaries protect some of the most spectacular ocean and Great Lakes resources in the United States, including shipwrecks like the Dixie Arrow.
Do movies like “Finding Nemo” and “Finding Dory” ultimately help or hurt the marine environment? The answer’s not black and white.
When whales breach it’s a spectacular sight, but no one was quite sure why they did it — until now.
Most recreational divers use a jacket-style BCD, but at some point, you’ll see divers in wing-style BCs. What’s the difference, and which is right for you?
NOAA’s Ocean Guardian Dive Club can help diving kids develop an appreciation for, and knowledge of, ocean conservation
With access to 43 documented sites, Wakatobi Dive Resort offers unparalleled diving in Southeastern Sulawesi. Here are a few of the best.
As a newbie diver, I quickly became addicted to diving. While I had lots of fun, there are a few things I wish I could tell myself — or any newbie diver — to make a new dive life a lot easier.
If you’re an underwater photographer who’s ready to make the leap from a compact camera to a DSLR, here’s what you need to know.
Launched in 1979, the Swedish-built ferry MS Zenobia capsized and sank near Cyprus on its maiden voyage one year later. Today it makes for a great wreck dive.
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are one of the most iconic animals in the ocean. Encounters on scuba are rare, but it is possible to see orcas on snorkel.