I met him 10 years ago off Dominica's coast. His head and dorsal fin were badly cut. As the weeks progressed, our relationship grew. We named him Scar.

Dominica's gorgeous underwater reefs rival this Eastern Caribbean island's topside beauty. One thing's certain: Divers will not be disappointed.

A mini dive guide to this island's less crowded mid-coast region.

This East Caribbean jewel is one of diving's best-kept secrets, but maybe not for long.