The Top Underwater Instagram Photos of the Week

Divers know that the ocean is full of amazing sights — that's why you can't keep us out of the water for long — and underwater photographers know how to display those wonders for the world to see. That's the beauty of Instagram: It allows photographers from across the world to share their photos with other water lovers. Each week, we'll display the "Top Posts" shared with the #SportDiverMag hashtag. Check out these awesome photos from Hawaii to the Galapagos.

December 5

Instagram handle: @askmauidivers

Instagram handle: @bethanyaugliere

Instagram handle: @beckojessphotography

Instagram handle: @kimberlyswimberly

Instagram handle: @alexlindbloomphoto

Instagram handle: @danielbotelhophotography

November 8

Instagram handle: @danielbotelhophotography

Instagram handle: @t.cherbas

Instagram handle: @thescubabum

Instagram handle: @h2o_leo

Instagram handle: @arialunderthesea

Instagram handle: @ogc77

Instagram handle: @_scubalicious

Instagram handle: @t.cherbas

Instagram handle: @beckojessphotography

October 30

Oahu, Hawaii: Sport Diver digital editor Becca Hurley captured this video of a green sea turtle at the YO-257 wreck in Oahu, Hawaii.

Instagram handle: @sportdiver; @becshurley

Honu!

A video posted by Sport Diver Magazine (@sportdiver) on Oct 27, 2016 at 11:13am PDT

Tulamben, Bali "Well, this nudibranch (Hypselodoris kanga) obviously is taking the chill pill when the currents are trying to sweep it away. "

Instagram handle: @scuba_chic

Well, this nudibranch (Hypselodoris kanga) obviously is taking the chill pill when the currents are trying to sweep it away. Location: Tulamben, Bali Set-up: Canon G11 with 1x Sea & Sea YSD-1 strobe, Subsee +10 lens & INON UCL-165 lens #nkrintravels #dof_of_our_world #macro_of_our_world #macrophotography #macro_captures #macro_globe #nature_of_our_world #scubaquality #scuba_labs #padi #scubadiving #underwaterphotography #scubashooters #macroclique #macro_perfection #scubadiverid #scubadiverslife #shedives #uwphotography #nature_perfection #scubajunkies #just4diver #sportdivermag #greatdivepic #saltnomads #nudibranch #canonsg

A photo posted by scuba chic (@scuba_chic) on Oct 25, 2016 at 8:16pm PDT

Hawaii: "Kaboom! Submarine captain @criscorrido sends up a burst of air to signal to surface crew that the @atlantishawaii submarine is about to ascend. Super fun to watch underwater!"

Instagram handle: @kimberlyswimberly

Kaboom! Submarine captain @criscorrido sends up a burst of air to signal to surface crew that the @atlantishawaii submarine is about to ascend. Super fun to watch underwater! #underwaterphotography #uwphotography #dive #conservation #ocean #scuba #scubadive #photooftheday #marineconservation #nature #teamcanon #submarine #natgeo #explore #luckywelivehi #alohahuffpost #luckywelivehawaii #unrealhawaii #photography #hawaiiunchained #glimpseofhawaii #venturehawaii #scubadivingmag #scubadiverlife #sportdivermag #padi #savetheocean #oceanconservation #bubble #subal

A photo posted by Kimmy (@kimberlyswimberly) on Oct 27, 2016 at 11:34am PDT

Maldives: This shot of a sea turtle was snapped at Miyaru kandu.

Instagram handle: @athois

Turtle. #underwaterphotography #maldives #sportdivermag #padi

A photo posted by Atho (@athois) on Oct 14, 2016 at 6:55am PDT

Raja Ampat, Indonesia: Sport Diver digital editor Becca Hurley found these anemonefish all over while diving on the Arenui liveaboard.

Instagram handle: @sportdiver; @becshurley

It's always a good dive when you spot these guys – and that happens A LOT in Raja Ampat! photo cred = Becca Hurley

A photo posted by Sport Diver Magazine (@sportdiver) on Oct 25, 2016 at 1:56pm PDT

This perfectly timed shot shows a frogfish munching on a shrimp snack.

Instagram handle: @scubarews

Frogfish Friday What shrimp? I didn't see any shrimp. #Scubarews #scubadivingmag #sportdivermag #underwaterphotography #bluewaterphotostore

A photo posted by Scubarews (@scubarews) on Oct 14, 2016 at 4:54pm PDT

Socorros: "A white tip reef shark hugs the rock wall of Roca Partida while big eye jacks school in the shallows."

Instagram handle: @ty_oliver_photography

A white tip reef shark hugs the rock wall of Roca Partida while big eye jacks school in the shallows. #scubadiving #saltlife #scubashooters #underwater #underwaterphotography #underwater_world_ #vitaminsea #just4diver #padi_tv #ocean #oceanlife #scuba #water_of_our_world #nature #beautiful #_scuba_diving_ #sportdivermag #shark #sharks #sharkangels

A photo posted by Ty Oliver (@ty_oliver_photography) on Oct 27, 2016 at 11:08am PDT

Venezuela: A golden tail moray eel spotted off the coast of Venezuela.

Instagram handle: @carlosbajoelagua

#goldentailmoray #chichiriviche #venezuela #marinelife #instalovenezuela #uwphotography #uwphotographyguide #scuba_planet #scubatec_ #scubadivingmag #sportdivermag #scubaquality #oceanmagazine #oceanlifemag #fotosub #sonyrx100 #sonyimages #sonyphotogallery #wildplanetphotomag #wildplanetcover #padi #paditv #scubashooters #just4diver #water_of_our_world #uwmasters #eatsleepscuba #underwaterphotography

A photo posted by Carlos Rodríguez V. (@carlosbajoelagua) on Oct 27, 2016 at 12:27pm PDT

South Africa: "A pair of tentacles, called rhinophores, on the nudibranch’s head allows them to smell their food and other nudis. Since the rhinophores stick out and can be a target for hungry fish, nudis have the ability to withdraw them or lie them flat for protection."

Instagram handle: @arialunderthesea

A pair of tentacles, called rhinophores, on the nudibranch’s head allows them to smells their food and other nudis. Since the rhinophores stick out and can be a target for hungry fish, nudis have the ability to withdraw them or lie them flat for protection. . . Location: Maputoland Marine Reserve off the Northern KwaZulu-Natal coast of South Africa

A photo posted by Arial Bauman-Simpson (@arialunderthesea) on Oct 26, 2016 at 12:23pm PDT