There’s nothing more satisfying than introducing your kids to the underwater world and including them in your dive-trip planning. Here are our picks for the top dive destinations for kids.
Christine Brinkley
We may think we’ve got to travel great distances for great dives, but there are plenty of exceptional sites in our own backyard. Here are some of the top places to dive in the United States.
There is no substitute for practice and experience, but in the second of two articles on macro photography in Utila we’ll offer you some tips and tricks to get started.
We all marvel at beautiful underwater shots and wish we could take similar photos. According to Utila photographer Brad Ryon, it’s not as hard as we think.
A new Netflix documentary, Chasing Coral, vividly and clearly explains what we stand to lose — and have lost already — when it comes to the world’s coral reefs.
In the sixth of our series on dive programs for children, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the PADI Junior Rescue Diver Course.
In the fifth of our series on dive programs for children, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the PADI Junior Specialty Diver Program.
In the fourth of our series on dive programs for children, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the PADI Junior Open Water Program.
In the third of our series on dive programs for children, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program.
In the second of our series on dive programs for children, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the PADI Seal Team program.
Scuba gear is expensive and kids grow fast. How do you buy dive gear for kids — and get the right fit — without breaking the bank?
Deciding when and how to start your child’s diving career can be challenging. In a short series of articles, we’ll profile the PADI course offerings for kids, starting with Bubblemaker.
NOAA’s Ocean Guardian Dive Club can help diving kids develop an appreciation for, and knowledge of, ocean conservation
Even though kids can go night diving once certified, there are a few factors parents must consider before letting their children participate in a night dive.
Although Junior Open Water divers cannot exceed either 40 feet or 60 feet in depth, depending on age, safety stops are still imperative when diving shallow with kids.
Adults know that touching marine life is a big no-no. But what about kids, who learn by touch starting very young? With some guidance, parents can help them understand why the marine environment is strictly hands-off.
Kids are kids, even when diving. They get distracted and can quickly get too shallow or too deep. Here are some tips to help them better manage their depth…and allow mom and dad to have a more relaxing dive.
Although kids can begin diving as young as age 10, that doesn’t mean they’re ready for underwater photography. Consider a number of factors before putting a camera in your child’s hands.