Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary protects the only living barrier reef in the U.S. To dive it, choose an operator in the Blue Star program who promotes responsible and sustainable practices.
Cyberbullying is not the exclusive territory of teenagers targeting each other on social media — it happens in the scuba world too. Here’s what to do if you become a target.
Although it’s most famous as a testing ground for nuclear weapons, you can, in fact scuba dive at Bikini Atoll in the North Pacific Ocean.
Winter is in full swing, which means you’re probably dreaming of somewhere sunny. Book one of these five great winter getaways for scuba diving and escape.
Imagine being on a dive in Monterey and seeing a gray whale appear out of nowhere. That’s exactly what happened to these divers.
North Sulawesi is home to some of Indonesia’s — if not the world’s — best wall diving. Here are our picks for the best scuba diving in Bunaken.
Microbeads do immense harm to the marine environment. Now, the U.K. microbead ban comes into effect, hopefully setting an example for the rest of the world.
An open-water dive instructor driving along the beach noticed large, dark shapes swimming close to shore and was shocked to discover mantas in Florida.
We all know by now the dangers that plastic debris poses to marine life. Help do your part to prevent this tragedy by getting rid of plastic in your life.
Seen frequently on dives, we may forget to appreciate the beauty of moray eels. Divers can see many varieties across the globe: here are a few of the most common.
Vertigo when scuba diving means a strange spinning sensation, despite being mostly static in the water. How can you prevent it?
The best scuba diving in Fort Lauderdale includes the largest collection of warm-water wrecks in the United States. And after you dive, the beach awaits.
Every diver should carry some sort of surface marker buoy, but what should you look for when buying one? Here are some of the most common features.
Kerstin Forsberg, co-founder of Planeta Oceano is passionate about saving Peru’s manta rays.
Choosing an undersuit for your drysuit requires careful selection to keep you snug and warm. What should you look for?
Here are our picks for the top five places to dive with grey nurse sharks in New South Wales, Australia.
Like the cheetah on land, some marine animals are capable of reaching impressive speeds. What are the ocean’s fastest animals?
We’ve all seen images of an adorably puffed-up pufferfish, but in reality, divers and divemasters do real harm when they cause these fish to puff up.