There are millions of leisure divers, average people who undertake the sport for the fun, the experiences, and the challenges that it provides.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will take more action against invasive species, especially lionfish.
Many scuba newbies find mask clearing very tricky at first. Often they rush through this skill during their entry-level training, hoping to get it over with as soon as possible so that they won’t have to do it again.
Pharmacies can be hard to find in popular dive spots, so pack a good first-aid kit
The enlargement of the National Monument would not only make it the largest area protected from fishing and energy exploration in the world, but would also double the total globally protected ocean area.
For many divers, available air dictates the length of the dive more than any other factor. Now is the time to learn how make your air last longer for longer dives.
It was rumored that the starfish were ill; that something was eating away at their limbs, leaving them disfigured or dead.
If you own scuba equipment, knowing how to properly take care of it after a dive is crucial.
Being cold is usually unpleasant, but when it comes to diving, being cold can be dangerous, too.
Since many of the world’s dive sites are only accessible from boats, most divers will experience this style of diving at some point.
In 1963, legendary oceanographer Jacques Cousteau led a team of explorers to the bottom of the Red Sea to conduct an experiment named Conshelf Two.
Buying your own dive gear is a big step for most divers, who will, at some point, have to decide…
The phrase “there are plenty more fish in the sea” is common, but unfortunately for many species in our oceans this is no longer the case.
These strange little marine creatures are fascinating to watch, especially their seeming inability to swim or propel themselves efficiently with their dorsal fins, much like boxfish.
This picture was taken with my old camera gear, but I’ve never captured as good a pose. How can I perfect this shot? Color? Sharpening?
All wrecks hold some measure of beauty, fascination and appeal, but some wrecks stay with you long after the dive is over. History, tragedy, or mystery can combine to make a wreck just that much more haunting, and because of it, fascinating.
According to the Diver’s Alert Network (DAN), older divers are defined as those over the age of 50