Seven scuba divers enter the water for a wreck dive, but only six returned alive. Learn how to stay safe and avoid dive accidents in this latest installment of Lessons for Life.

Solo diving: Should you ever do it? Ask an expert and read for yourself to see if you have enough experience, dedication and training to tackle the task of scuba diving by yourself.

For some divers, spearfishing on scuba is a great past-time. For others, the act plucks marine animals from the gene pool, degrading their ability to reproduce. See what some spear-fisihing experts think about the controversy.

There’s nothing underwater worth risking your life — whether it’s money, jewelry or a cellphone.

An exclusive Mike Scott short story from the author of the newly released dive novel "Heart of the Maya," wherein the protagonist breaks up an illegal shark-finning group in the Bahamas Written just for Scuba Diving’s readers, this is the fourth of four chapters.

An exclusive Mike Scott short story from the author of the newly released dive novel "Heart of the Maya," wherein the protagonist breaks up an illegal shark-finning group in the Bahamas Written just for Scuba Diving’s readers, this is the third of four chapters.

Are oil rigs good or bad for the environment? Our scuba diving experts explore both sides of the issue as it relates to Monterey, California's oil rigs. For more on marine conservation, go to scubadiving.com.

An exclusive Mike Scott short story from the author of the newly released dive novel "Heart of the Maya," wherein the protagonist breaks up an illegal shark-finning group in the Bahamas Written just for Scuba Diving’s readers, this is the second of four chapters.

Getting caught up in the moment turns a son’s first ocean dive into his father’s last. Losing focus during a dive leads to tragedy for this dad.