If you’re a recreational diver who’s decided to take your first technical diving course, what should you expect to learn?
In the Water
In this series of articles, we’ll profile conservation organizations focused on ocean protection. Today we’re profiling Reef Check.
Many divers stop learning about underwater navigation after their first open-water course. But using a compass underwater properly is a vital skill.
A Virgin Start-Up-backed company, ARC Marine, is creating an artificial reef at premier U.K. dive site Vobster Quay in 2017.
In the Scottish Highlands, a remote, sheltered stretch of water around the Orkney Islands is home to Scapa Flow, with some of the best dive sites in Britain.
The scuba diving in Raja Ampat, Indonesia is world-class, sustainable and — perhaps surprisingly — can be quite affordable.
Getting someone’s attention underwater is a crucial safety skill. Here’s a roundup of the most common surface signaling for scuba divers.
Interested in decompression diving? Here’s what you need to know to get started and what you can expect once you try it.
Altitude diving begins when you pass above 1,000 feet (300 m). What are some of the best spots for this lofty pursuit?
The whale shark is one of the most iconic animals in the ocean. Easily recognizable, they’re on most divers’ bucket lists but mentioning them begs the question: are they whales or sharks?
SeaLife continues to up its game in the world of underwater lighting with the new Sea Dragon 2300 Auto Photo-Video-Dive light, which offers Auto Brightness and Auto Flash Detect mode.
Wreck dives can be some of the best of your life, but there are hazards when it comes to wreck penetration. Here are three to watch out for.
With great visibility, warm water and calm conditions, legendary Sipadan and nearby Mabul offer some of the world’s best dive sites.
Although it’s easy to follow the guide on nearly every dive, it’s important to practice underwater navigation techniques.
National marine sanctuaries protect some of the most spectacular ocean and Great Lakes resources in the United States, including shipwrecks like the Dixie Arrow.
Do movies like “Finding Nemo” and “Finding Dory” ultimately help or hurt the marine environment? The answer’s not black and white.
When whales breach it’s a spectacular sight, but no one was quite sure why they did it — until now.
Most recreational divers use a jacket-style BCD, but at some point, you’ll see divers in wing-style BCs. What’s the difference, and which is right for you?