Some of North America’s best temperate diving is on Canada’s west coast. The best Vancouver dive sites are less than a 40-minute drive from the city’s center, but a world away.
In the Water
Unlike new divers, who are happy just to be underwater and think everything they see is awesome (because it is), those with a few dives under their belt can be a bit of challenge. As a professional guide, how do you keep your most experienced divers happy?
The controversial documentary “Blackfish,” featuring killer whale Tilikum sparked a world-wide discussion on cetacean captivity. Now that Tilikum has died, what’s next for SeaWorld and captive cetaceans in general?
In a new series of articles, we’ll shine a spotlight on some of the world’s best underwater photographers, from the famous to the unknown, as well as offering tips for you to capture some stunning underwater photos of your own.
Whether you seek colorful reefs teeming with life or the iconic wrecks of the Shipwreck Trail, the best dive sites in the Florida Keys have something for every diver.
We all get complacent when it comes to diving, but we shouldn’t. Here are five of the worst scuba diving habits you should avoid.
Whether you’d like to learn or you’ve been diving this way for a while, the world of technical diving in Vanuatu has something for everyone.
Living somewhere cold can mean months without splashing in. Here are the best off-season scuba classes to keep your dive withdrawal at bay.
Our seas are at risk from every corner. Here are three of the most significant threats to our oceans today.
NOAA is soliciting public input on draft proposals for two new national marine sanctuaries in Wisconsin and Maryland.
Many of the world’s best scuba destinations also offer plenty of terrestrial adventure. Here are five of the best dive and topside destinations.
Piers and jetties are home to a wide variety of marine life, and offer an exciting opportunity for underwater exploration. What are some of the best pier diving sites around the world?
Twelve days aboard the Damai Dua (Damai II) liveaboard offers lucky guests the chance to sample the best of the best in Indonesia. Here are our top five dive sites from the cruise.
As divers, we spend a lot of time chasing the ocean’s big thrills, but sometimes it’s worth it to take a look at the little guys, like these five amazing crab species.
In this series of articles, we’ll profile conservation organizations focused on ocean protection. Today we’re chatting with the scientific director of the French NGO BLOOM.
As land mammals, we must short-circuit physiology when we scuba dive. Equalizing as we descend helps adapt our bodies to our temporary environment. Here’s why and how.
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.
In recent years, documentaries like The Cove and Blackfish have drawn our attention to the cruelties behind whale and dolphin captivity, which has in turn shone a spotlight on aquariums in general.