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Advanced Skills

Sidemount Cave Diving in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic's ancient underground river system is a new frontier in diving for those with the experience and courage to try it.

Do You Know What to Do in a Silt-Out?

Do you know what to do in a silt-out? Keep cool and remember these tips from the experts if you find yourself in a dangerous situation scuba diving.

Florida Goliath Grouper Spawning: An Underwater Orgy

Goliath grouper spawning off Florida's coast is an epic adventure if you're lucky enough to find the party.

What It's Like To Dive In Near Freezing Water

Thinking about getting your drysuit certification? Read what it's like to get certified in the freezing-cold waters in England. This advanced dive certification may be a challenge, but it unlocks a new realm of underwater adventure.

Survive Any Dive Catastrophe!

Overpowering currents! Raging storms! Marauding sharks! Your dive instructor never mentioned you'd have days like this. Here's how to get home safely.

10 Wackiest Daredevil Scuba Dives

Bored with your "normal" scuba diving routine? Here are 10 of our favorite wacky and wild ways to play and work underwater.

What it Takes to Dive Russia's White Sea

Do you have what it takes to dive under the ice in Russia's White Sea? Our experts give an expanded list of the necessary scuba diving skills and training to complete this challenging technical dive, as well as the diving gear you'll need. Hint: A fantastic drysuit and dry gloves are No. 1 on the list!

What It's Like to Ride the Tide

Want to add a little adrenalin to your diving? See if you're ready for the challenge to dive the world's fastest tidal current: Saltstraumen in Norway.

What It's Like To Dive in a Subway

What is it like to dive in a subway? A freelance photographer explores one of the world's most unusual dive sites: a flooded subway shaft in Munich, Germany.