For some divers, spearfishing on scuba is a great past-time. For others, the act plucks marine animals from the gene pool, degrading their ability to reproduce. See what some spear-fisihing experts think about the controversy.

There’s nothing underwater worth risking your life — whether it’s money, jewelry or a cellphone.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a diver for the Army? Well, it's not easy! Lt. Christie Plackis tells us the story of her journey through the grueling program.

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

We all know that we should avoid touching a reef. But are you aware of the many common reef inhabitants that are capable of inflicting a painful, and occasionally fatal, wound? Check out underwater photographer Judy G’s gallery of beautiful but dangerous underwater creatures.

Are oil rigs good or bad for the environment? Our scuba diving experts explore both sides of the issue as it relates to Monterey, California's oil rigs. For more on marine conservation, go to scubadiving.com.

Getting caught up in the moment turns a son’s first ocean dive into his father’s last. Losing focus during a dive leads to tragedy for this dad.

Before you get in the water with your brand-new dive computer, here are our best tips for prepping it so that it's ready for its first scuba dive.

Being overweighted in unfamiliar gear leads to a fatal descent. Sadly, this tragedy spells out how important knowing your dive gear is and how it can mean the difference between life and death. Another installment in our dive-training series, Lessons For Life.