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Brandon Cole

Brandon Cole

Full-time professional wildlife photographer and writer specializing in the marine environment worldwide for more 30 years. https://www.brandoncole.com/

Brandon Cole Articles

Choose Your Dive Adventure: Florida Edition

For divers who thrive on diversity, few destinations outshine the Sunshine State. Here are five ideas for your next Florida dive adventure.

How to Dive From Your Own Boat on California’s Monterey Peninsula

Be your own captain and explore California's Monterey Peninsula with these tips for scuba diving by kayak or power vessel.

A Scuba Diver’s Guide to Washington’s Whidbey Island

Expert tips on how to master Washington's currents so you can experience the region's riot of underwater color, from Great Pacific Octopuses to painted dahlia anemones.

The Perfect Central California Dives to End a COVID Dry Spell

One diver regains his stride in the beloved waters of California's Monterey and Carmel Bays.

Five Great Underwater Photography Sites Around Vancouver Island

The five best places to do underwater photography around British Columbia's Vancouver Island.

Frontier Diving Along Northern California's Sonoma and Mendocino Counties

The best places to dive in Mendocino and Sonoma, California, and how to prepare for the region's rugged conditions.

Diving the Solomon Islands: Where the Past is Always Present

In the Solomon Islands' Munda region, the reach of history is felt everywhere, from untouched wrecks below to proud villages above.

Epic Whale and Dolphin Encounters

When and where to go snorkeling with five species of whales and dolphins.

Thousands of Volunteer Divers Get Hands On with Reef Restoration in Florida

The Coral Restoration Foundation, a Florida Keys nonprofit, has replanted 140,000 corals in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary since 2007 thanks to thousands of volunteer divers.