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Why Scotland Is a Snorkeling Paradise
The Scottish archipelago is famous for basking sharks, but now it's becoming known as a biodiversity hotspot.
How to Be a Citizen Scientist in The Florida Keys

It’s going to take a village of divers to protect what we love—find out how to volunteer with the marine conservation organizations located in The Keys.

More Than Muck: Another Side to Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
If you’re willing to shoot outside the box, Lembeh Strait offers some very nice, “classic coral reef” wide-angle photography that only adds to the allure of this traditionally macrocentric muck-critter destination.
Best New Dive Gear December 2024
Innovators are always coming up with unique ways to improve the dive experience. We got the opportunity to test out a few new items—including one innovative way to get around underwater.
3 Nearshore Habitats to Dive
When most people think of scuba diving, they imagine the vast, deep blue open ocean, a topical coral reef or perhaps a jungle-like kelp forest. While those more commonly explored waters certainly have their magic, nearshore dives offer a unique and captivating experience that's not to be missed. Learn about the seagrass fields, mangroves and sponge grounds--all shallow dive sites waiting to be explored.
How to Take a Wide-Angle Photo Underwater
Underwater photography can mostly be divided into two categories: macro and wide-angle. Here, we're showing you how to elevate the latter.
Getting to Know Greenland's Frosty Critters
West Greenland is where letters to Santa wind up every year, but it's not in some workshop where you'll find the magic. The real gifts are below the water's surface.
The Future of Adaptive Diving Programs
Nova Southeastern University’s adaptive techniques diving program helps veterans and students with disabilities, offering healing, connection and inclusion through scuba diving
Best Destinations for Macro Diving

Lovers of the little will find no end to the pleasures found at these three destinations, voted best by Scuba Diving readers for their macro life.

Best Scuba Gear for Dive Travel

From rugged luggage to lightweight BCDs, ScubaLab hand-selected dozens of travel-worthy items perfect for the diver on the go.

Erika Lopez Named 2024 Sea Hero of the Year
The activist and conservation champion plans to use the award money for critical tools to combat illegal fishing in the protected waters around Malpelo, Colombia.
The Power of Alaska's Salmon Forest
Every year, spawning salmon return to the same spot in Alaska as a part of their final act—here's what happens
The Risks of Task Overloading While Diving
Certification and experience are not the same. One diver quickly discovers how dangerous it can be to take on too many new firsts during a dive.
An Unforgettable Dive: More Mantas Please

Scuba divers love to share their favorite tips and tales from dive trips. This column highlights some of those. On one dive, PADI Pro Cristian Moreno encountered six oceanic manta rays, four of which he eventually named.