Rebreather Myths

CLOSED-CIRCUIT REBREATHERS (CCRs) have significantly grown in popularity over the past few years. They are becoming more of a norm in the technical diving community, and recreational and …

Camera’s Rolling, and… Action!

Explore the electrifying atmosphere of film sets. Experience Cameras Rolling and Action with exciting behind-the-scenes insights.

The crew preps a boat fefore shooting a close-up of Michael Douglas.

Always Ready

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Coast Guard Diving Program. With its rigorous testing, do you have what it takes to make the cut?

A U.S. Coast Guard Diver jumps off a dock and into the water

Freediving

It may be time for you to try freediving. Test your limits and push your abilities by picking up freediving. Learn about the safety, gear and more needed to be successful in the sport.

Freediver, holding a camera, swims through a wreck

Freediving: Seeking and Finding Our Limits

WHEN YOU GROW UP IN THE FLORIDA KEYS, the Atlantic Ocean is your backyard and the Gulf of Mexico is the front — or as the locals say, the ocean […]

Assessing and Assisting Florida’s Coral Reef After Hurricane Irma

In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, science divers from multiple state, federal and independent organizations evaluated the health of the 360-mile-long Florida Reef Tract. Learn more about their discoveries and this effort.

A diver assesses the damage caused to reefs by Hurricane Irma.

Dive Skills for Underwater Photographers

Most scuba divers become passionate about underwater photography once submerged in the underwater world. Here are some great tips to up your underwater photography game.

A diver uses an underwater camera to photograph two manatees.

Five Lessons for Cold-Water Diving

Cold-water diving presents new challenges to divers, so they need the correct gear and the correct mindset. With these considerations in mind, they can prefect the cold-water dive.

A cold-water diver floats near coral

Freediving Safety

People outside of the freediving community consider it to be a dangerous, extreme sport, but following proper safety protocols makes it quite safe.

Combat Divers

Combat divers must successfully navigate in cold, dark water to secretly arrive at a target. This skill requires progressing from basic dive skills to navigating over long distances in difficult conditions.