Because the islands lie at this junction of tropical and temperate water, and because they have been isolated from the mainland for so long, they boast an impressive array of flora and fauna both above and below the waves, some of which is found nowhere else.
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Since their glory days serving as film props, these wrecks have become a haven for a wonderful array of marine life, from colonies of beautiful, but invasive, lionfish to turtles, barracuda and shoals of Technicolor reef fish.
Riding out of Boynton Inlet I can already see that it’s going to be an epic day of diving — it’s one of those late summer days in Florida, when the sun is out but it’s not too hot.
Plane wrecks are some of the most breathtaking sights to see under the sea. Whether they’ve been purposely sunk as artificial reefs or sunk accidentally, these wrecks are among the best sites to dive.
Lundy is a unique place, made so not only by its seal colonies, but also by the natural splendor in which they live.
Constructed of concrete specifically blended to promote the adhesion and growth of coral species, the statues have become a literal metaphor for the connection between mankind and the ocean.
Where can a person dive along unspoiled reefs in the morning, canoe up a foreboding river, spend a rainy afternoon playing dominoes with locals and then polish it all off with a night dive next to an old British fort?
Santa Catalina Island, often called Catalina Island, or just Catalina, is a rocky island off the coast of the U.S. state of California in the Gulf of Santa Catalina. The island is 22 miles long and 8 miles across at its greatest width.
With over 40 species of dolphins found worldwide, you could sight a pod anywhere, at any time on a dive trip. But at the spots listed below, dolphin sightings and interactions are even more common, giving divers a higher chance of encountering everyone’s favorite playful ocean critter. Here are the world’s best places to dive with dolphins.
We could put that Beach Boys song “Kokomo” right here, but you already know that the Caribbean is a beautiful place. Here are the best places to dive amongst crystal clear waters.
Divers often describe their experiences underwater as surreal, but there’s one European dive destination that takes surrealism to a whole new level.
As you swim through the lake’s waters, the jellyfish part before you and close ranks immediately behind you, a living curtain of golden globes contrasting with the soupy green of the lake itself. It is a psychedelic spectacle that seems otherworldly, and yet this is reality in Palau’s Jellyfish Lake.
It’s experiences like these that will change the world’s opinion of this species, which is why I challenge even those afraid of sharks to take this small step into their realm.
If South Africa is famous for one thing among divers, it’s the sardine run.
The Florida Keys isn’t known as America’s Caribbean for nothing.
One of the best dives near Sharm el-Sheikh is Yolanda Reef and Shark Reef in Ras Mohammed National Park, usually…
Graceful manta rays, which can grow can grow to nearly 3,000 pounds and sport a wing width of up to 26 feet, delight divers the world over with their inquisitive nature and acrobatics.
There are seven species of sea turtles and nearly all are classified as endangered. Here we take a look at the top five places to dive with sea turtles.