There's a reason Guadeloupe is known as a diver's paradise. Below the surface, vibrant marine life is abundant. Above, find camaraderie with like-minded locals.

As one of the country's deepest lakes, there's a lot to see for divers of all experience levels. Here's what to expect.

Easiest to access by helicopter, this harder-to-access dive site is teeming with life—thanks in part to its relative seclusion away from the masses.

This wreck, dating back to 1921, isn't the easiest to get to. But once you do, you'll be treated to an abundance of life.

Once a year, divers of all skill levels gather for a weekend of frigid diving in one of Iowa's frozen-over lakes.

Whether you are new to ice diving or a veteran, this small Michigan town is the perfect place to take a dip during the winter season.

When the temperatures dip, but the urge to dive hits, residents in South Carolina head to Lake Keowee, where an on-site energy plant warms the water to temperatures up to 80 degrees.

Winter diving isn't for everyone. Colorado Scuba Diving Academy invites divers to hone their skills off-season from a decidedly warmer place—the pool.

The water may be frigid, but brave the temperatures, and you're rewarded with a smorgasbord of brightly colored critters that dazzle.