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The Best Underwater Photos of the Year

See the winners of Scuba Diving's 2019 Photo Contest

11 Fin-tastic Sharks from Our Underwater Photo Contest

By Scuba Diving Editors posted Oct 21st, 2017

Seeing a shark on a dive is an instant highlight, be it a majestic whale shark, a bullet-fast mako or even a sleepy nurse shark. Here are some of our favorite shark…
10 Amazing Animal Behavior Shots from our 2017 Underwater Photo Contest

posted Sep 23rd, 2017

From symbiosis to mating to mouthbrooding, here are some of the coolest animal behavior photos from our 2017 Through Your Lens Photo Contest.
Scuba Diving Magazine's 2017 Underwater Photo Contest Honorable Mentions

posted Aug 17th, 2017

Judging the Through Your Lens photo contest is no easy task — the 2017 honorable mention winners took our breath away. See for yourself!
Scuba Diving Magazine's 2017 Underwater Photo Contest Winners

posted Aug 16th, 2017

We are proud to announce the winning underwater images from the 2017 Photo Contest. See which macro, wide-angle, compact-camera and conceptual photos won!

Underwater Photography Tips for Mastering Exposure and Histogram

By Brent Durand posted Oct 10th, 2020

Mastering exposure is a fundamental skill in underwater photography and video. It’s essential to capture correct exposure in-camera as you’re creating each image.
The Best Camera Settings for Underwater Photography

By Brent Durand posted Sep 8th, 2020

As underwater photographers progress, they slowly move from automatic to manual settings. Here's what you need to keep in mind.
Underwater Photography Tips for Shooting Sunbursts

By Brent Durand posted Jul 2nd, 2020

Most underwater cameras can create sunbursts when used with a strobe or flash and some manual settings. Here are three tips to start creating sunbursts in your…

2020 Dive Light Review

ScubaLab reviews eight of the best new dive lights

By Roger Roy and Robby Myers posted Sep 17th, 2020

ScubaLab test divers review eight new dive lights, for this 2020 scuba diving light review.
Five to Dive in Cozumel: A Photographer’s Must Dive List

By Brandon Cole posted May 16th, 2020

World-class underwater photo ops await on the storied coral reefs in Cozumel, Mexico. Here are five must-dive sites in Cozumel.
Author and Underwater Photographer Suzan Meldonian Named Sea Hero

By Scuba Diving Editors posted Apr 1st, 2020

Suzan Meldonian is helping humans evolve through underwater photography and for that she has been named our latest Sea Hero.

Dive Travel Tips for Underwater Photographers

By Brent Durand posted Aug 6th, 2020

Traveling with a camera system can prove challenging for new photographers and divers. Here are several tips to have a smooth travel experience with your camera gear.
SeaLife Cameras

SEALIFE MACRO LENS FOR MICRO & RM-4K SERIES

Brought to you by SeaLife Cameras posted Feb 26th, 2020

This wet lens can focus as little as 3½ inches away when set to macro or super macro focus and can effectively enlarge your subject by 2.3X.
SeaLife Cameras

SEALIFE DC-SERIES SUPER MACRO LENS & ADAPTER

Brought to you by SeaLife Cameras posted Feb 26th, 2020

This wet lens can focus as little as 3½ inches away when set to macro or super macro focus and can effectively enlarge your subject by 2.3X.

How to be an Ethical Underwater Photographer

Don’t harm the underwater world in your quest for the perfect shot.

By Harriet Spark posted Oct 12th, 2020

Avoid harming the ocean as an underwater photographer by perfecting your buoyancy, using flash mindfully and encouraging good behavior fellow dive travelers.
John Weller Earns Sea Hero Honors for Antarctic Conservation

How one photographer’s mission to save the Ross Sea is bringing the planet together.

By Scuba Diving Editors posted Sep 1st, 2020

John Weller's photography of the Ross Sea galvanized support to designate it as the world's largest marine protected area.
Beginner-Friendly Underwater Camera Gear for Scuba Divers

By Robby Myers posted Aug 30th, 2020

Looking to get into underwater photography, but not sure where to start? These underwater cameras and lights are perfect for beginners.
Tips for Taking Great Nudibranch Photos

Go slowly, look closely, and killer nudi shots could be your reward.

By Alex Mustard posted Aug 14th, 2020

Learn where nudibranchs live and aim for a super macro shot that highlights the sea slug’s unique features.