Once upon a time, whales were perceived as monsters from the deep, as evidenced by their portrayal in literature from the Bible to Moby Dick.
Jessica Macdonald
The Discover Scuba Diving program enables anyone with even a fleeting interest to experience exactly what it is that makes our sport so special.
It’s hard to stay warm when you’re surrounded by cold water, but the opah has figured it out.
These are magnificent apex predators that can only ever reach their full potential if allowed to remain where they truly belong — in the wild.
I went to Mozambique looking for an escape from reality; what I got was the inspiration to pursue a brand-new reality instead.
The sheer scale of Canada’s seal hunt triggers global outrage every year, and yet few people know that seal slaughters happen elsewhere, too, albeit on a much smaller scale.
Perhaps if we start to see the ocean as the source of potential cures for cancer, Alzheimer’s, AIDS, or any other diseases that affect the human race, we will be encouraged to fight harder than ever before for its protection.
Modern gender-specific dive gear has improved significantly, with manufacturing companies tailoring women’s equipment to fit the female body.
The question of whether or not feeding and/or scenting for sharks is acceptable often sparks heated debate amongst divers, marine scientists and conservationists.
To truly appreciate this magnificent animal, there’s no better place than Isla Mujeres, where you can confirm their value not just once, but several hundred times over.
Made of kelp instead of wood, these underwater forests are recognized as one of the most productive and dynamic ecosystems on Earth.
Do you have what it takes to dive these adrenaline-charged spots?
With practice, it is possible to accurately navigate your way to and from a specific point by relying on clues provided by the underwater world
Waking up to view a pair of angelfish looking in at your bedroom window is a moment you’ll never forget.
To see these things firsthand is an overwhelming experience, one that highlights the horror of human conflict while also providing some fascinating, rewarding diving.
This dive is not for the new or nervous diver, but those who are willing to try may find that Kona’s black-water diving experience is perhaps its most rewarding.
Misconceptions are common, including the belief that all MPAs are no-take or no-fishing areas, as well as the belief that all MPAs are managed at a federal level.
Sometimes contact with harmful flora or fauna underwater is either unexpected or unavoidable, and in these cases, it’s important to know how to react.