Learn more about technical and recreational diving at some of the most pristine locations in the country, and immerse yourself in the beauty of your national marine sanctuaries. Sanctuary waters are filled with unique ecosystems waiting to be explored, harboring a spectacular array of plants, animals and historical artifacts. NOAA provides a wealth of information related to diving and permits required to dive these national treasures.

Recently, viewers captured video off the coast of North Carolina of a rare site, a shark feeding frenzy! The video went viral just weeks ago and has been played all over broadcast news.

From California's kelp forests and the walls of the Northwest to Florida's clear springs, the Midwest's shipwreck graveyards and Texas' Flower Gardens, we give you the best of our home region.

Check out some of our favorite purpose-sunk wrecks — they're just as good, and maybe even better, than the real thing.

Researchers are trying to uncover the last secrets of Blackbeard's _Queen Anne's Revenge_.

For centuries, the waters off the Outer Banks of North Carolina have claimed hundreds of vessels. Here are the best shipwrecks for divers in the Tarheel State.

Does North Carolina have the best wreck diving in America? Read on to find out.

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