Although coral nurseries are not new, they’ve seen a huge increase in recent years in terms of numbers and divers involved. You, too, can help give back to the ocean you love by becoming a Coral Nursery Restoration Diver.
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Although it’s been more than 150 years since Charles Darwin made the Galapagos Islands famous for its many indigenous species, these remarkable islands are not yet done surprising us.
Most scuba divers have experienced dry mouth; for some it’s common and for everyone it’s unpleasant. What’s the best way to avoid this unwelcome side effect of scuba diving?
For many divers, technical diving retains an aura of being overly complicated, dangerous and too difficult for the average person. But with proper preparation, it’s none of those things. Here we’ll address a few of the top technical diving myths.
You may choose to stay at Atmosphere because of the top-end service, luxurious accommodations, delicious food and fantastic diving, but Atmosphere is so much more than that. If you like to spend your money at places that give back to the community, then read on to find out more about the Atmosphere of Giving.
Malta can add yet another dive-able wreck to its already impressive collection: A Lockheed P2V Neptune.
Like so much of Australia, this area is sparsely populated, and offers ample pristine natural settings, both on land and underwater, to enthrall the outdoors enthusiast.
This area has a lot to offer divers of all sorts — keep it shallow or head deep, stay on the reefs or muck it up.
On a good day, divers can see several big reef mantas swimming over the station while divers hovering at the bottom of the station in 30 to 40 feet (10 to 12 m).
Just an hour from St. Louis, Missouri, Bonne Terre is home to one of the most unique dive sites in the U.S., and possibly the world.
A new procedure may offer hope for restoring some of the world’s diminished reefs.
Begun with the goal to provide the best of everything in one place, Atmosphere Resorts in Dauin offers unequivocal luxury, but with a healthy dose of conscience.
New crowdfunded film will take the oceans to the public like never before
Some of the world’s most intrepid cave divers have begun an expedition to explore a subterranean world that’s remained hidden for more than 50 years. Ultimately, they’re doing it for you.
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. From cold water to warm, and from the Atlantic Ocean to the South Pacific, American waters are full of discoveries. This month, we take you south to Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
The draw of healthy, biodiverse coral reefs compels many divers to travel around the world but, as divers, we know all too well that our reefs are under threat. We also know that divers offer some of the world’s most passionate voices for marine conservation and ocean protection.
The waters of the Bahamas are spectacular even from space, as astronaut Scott Kelly has shown in images captured from the International Space Station. But what’s below the waves is even more beautiful.
Much can happen to mar a dive. Equipment issues, aborting early, unrealistic expectations, buddy issues — each can play a role in wrecking what should be a fun experience. The following are some of the most common situations that lead to a disappointing dive, and the best ways to avoid them.