In 2000, Sodwana Bay became internationally known after a group of technical divers rediscovered the prehistoric coelacanth in the depths of the park’s Jesser Canyon, but it is for the incredible biodiversity of the area’s shallower reefs that most divers flock there.
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Tiny Malapascua Island off the northern tip of Cebu in the Philippines, draws divers from around the world with the promise of an encounter with the elusive thresher shark.
Divers who have been lucky enough to see a mola mola underwater don’t soon forget the experience. And despite the animal’s size, mola mola — also known as moonfish and ocean sunfish — are not easy to spot.
The Blue Hole, in Dahab, Egypt is one of the most famous of its kind. The site’s famous arch, starting at around 180 feet (55 m), is well out of the range for recreational diving, but it’s accessible to those who take their training a step further.
Have you ever thought about what it might be like to dive with no eyesight? I hadn’t either until I took a Disabled Divers Instructor course.
Good flexibility is important for everyone, not just divers. But for us, it translates into freedom of movement and increased comfort underwater.
The full-face ARIA means you’ve never got to clear your mask or deal with leaks again when you snorkel.
When you think of Germany, scuba diving is most likely not what comes to mind. But even in this nearly landlocked country there are opportunities for scuba diving, particularly if you’re a fan of deep lakes.
A new airport and commercial flights may mean that this tiny South Atlantic outpost is about to burst onto the scuba-diving scene.
Widely criticized product fails to present credible scientific backing for claims that it allows users to breathe underwater sans equipment
If you find it difficult to choose between vibrant reefs or wrecks, macro photo opportunities or encounters with the big guys, in Utila, you won’t have to.
There are few remaining secrets in the diving world and this hidden gem surely won’t stay a secret much longer. Puerto Galera, located on the island province of Mindoro, Philippines, is a rising star.
A recent study shows that protecting parrotfish populations might be the key to preserving Caribbean reefs.
Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. How should divers ensure that they do more help than harm when they visit coral reefs?
This year, Scuba Diver Life is partnering with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to bring you images and stories from each of the United States’ 11 dive-able marine sanctuaries. This month, we bring you to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
So, you don’t want to eat your vegetables? If we told you that the nutritional benefits of green foods extend your diving pursuits, you just might learn to appreciate the color green in a whole new way.
Is it possible to have a severe case of the blues when scuba diving? It is if you’re surrounded by blue sharks in the crystal-clear, deep-blue waters of the Agulhas Current off South Africa.
Ask any diver to name their top dive destinations and they’ll likely mention sunshine-drenched spots such as the Red Sea, Fiji and Palau. But the temperate waters of Great Britain have much to offer as well.