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Ocean Defenders Alliance Founder Kurt Lieber Honored for Ocean Protection

For his work with Ocean Defenders Alliance protecting California's oceans, Kurt Lieber is Scuba Diving magazine's November/December 2015 Sea Hero.

Maritime History: See What Wrecks Were Discovered in 2015

Can you say airplane graveyard? New wrecks around the world are popping up all over the place — and they've got quite a bit of history to them.

Where To Scuba Dive With Mako Sharks

Mako sharks. They might look like skinny great whites, but these lightning-fast sharks are in a league all their own. Here's where to scuba dive with them.

Reliving History: New Details Surface About Mysterious Wrecks

After years of searching, divers discover the remains of three long-lost wrecks and reveal more details about their mysteries.

Video: California Kelp Forests

Backscatter pro client Howard Hall shares his stunning footage of California's giant kelp forests and his top shooting techniques.

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Best Wreck Diving in the United States

Looking for your next wreck diving adventure? Look beyond the famous dive sites: Many headliner shipwrecks have a nearby opening act you should get to know.