French Secret Service agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland Harbor. Two years later, the wreck was moved to create an artificial reef off the Cavalli Islands in Matauri Bay, New Zealand.
Juanita Pienaar
Scuba diving in Antarctica means diving somewhere that very few have ever been, let alone dived. Expect abundant marine life, ice formations—and bone-chilling waters.
Encompassing a group of seven islands, this remote corner of the world offers cold-water diving that rivals most tropical dive destinations any day. Here’s how to get the most out of diving Lofoten, Norway.
Fulidhoo Island in the Vaavu Atoll of the Maldives offers an authentic island experience, but what’s the diving like? Here are our picks for some of the best dive experiences in Fulidhoo Island.
The Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park in Grenada was the first created by artist Jason deCaires Taylor. Here are some highlights.
Divers have several 1789 earthquakes to thank for creating one of the world’s most famous cold-water dive sites. Here’s what you need to know about scuba diving in Silfra, Iceland.
As the world begins to open up, the Seychelles is leading the effort to bring back tourists. Here’s what you can expect when scuba diving Alphonse Island in the Seychelles.
In the clear, blue water about 30 minutes from Cancun, divers and snorkelers can visit the Cancun Underwater Museum (MUSA).
Although the Galapagos is by far the country’s most famous dive destination, you can also dive with giant manta rays in Ecuador along the coast.
Umzumbe in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa is not a particularly famous dive location, but last November two divers discovered a coelacanth.
White Star Park near Gibsonburg, Ohio offers 800 acres of lovely scenery, and features White Star Quarry, a freshwater lake perfect for a day’s diving.
While Tahiti is the most famous island in French Polynesia, divers know that Rangiroa is tops for underwater action.
Veterans Park at Redondo Beach is best known as a dive-training site, but it’s also a relaxing shore dive for experienced divers.
Although it doesn’t typically pop to mind when considering a dive trip, an underwater prison in Estonia makes for an incredibly unique dive.
Dive computers are ubiquitous in the scuba community. As responsible divers, we should still understand the theory behind the calculations they make.
Artificial reefs and scuttled wrecks can offer intriguing dives and habitat for marine life. But are they as beneficial as we think?
The IUCN Red List was established to track threatened species. Unfortunately, 28 sharks and rays appear on the list. Here’s the lowdown on 20 of them.
So you got your dive qualification — now what? Here’s how to keep those newly acquired dive skills fresh.