Ready to get hammered? Then get your scuba gear and head to the eastern Pacific: Galapagos, Cocos, Malpelo — or all three!

Self-reliance starts with you. Here are the ins and outs on how to be prepared for a safe dive.

A Cayman Islands vacation has something for everyone — from the littlest snorkeler to grown-up divers.

Who loves turtles? You do! And we do too. Turtle lovers can dive with their favorite ocean friends all over the world;

Washed Ashore is making art out of the marine debris that threatens our oceans.

Many reef creatures have adapted in such a way that they can hide in plain view. Judy G presents a photo gallery of these masters of disguise.

For divers, all archipelagos are not created equal. Follow our lead to nine of the most awe-inspiring of the bunch.

Want to scuba dive on a rebreather? Read how to get trained and experience diving with no bubbles in the beautiful Caribbean Island Grand Cayman.

Study the Maldives’ most exciting residents— manta rays and whale sharks