Malpelo

Most fans of big animal action are familiar with the legendary Galápagos, Cocos, and Socorro dive destinations. All are remote and remarkable. Far fewer people know of — let alone have dived — another open-ocean oasis in the eastern tropical Pacific region: Isla Malpelo. 

A silky shark swims through a huge school of bigeye jacks.

Borneo

I rarely know as little about a destination before embarking on a liveaboard charter as I knew about Borneo. I had been to Borneo before, but it was after a […]

Dive guide Natalia Athinaiou snorkels above a pristine staghorn coral forest off Kakaban Island

The Emerald Sea

British Columbia is surrounded by scuba hotspots. There are difficult currents to traverse, magnificent sea creatures, shipwrecks and much, much more.,

Vancouver Island, British Columbia at sunset

La Paz Photo Gallery

After reading Tanya Burnett’s feature about La Paz, see more of her amazing images in this photo gallery.

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Jardines de la Reina

Jardines de la Reina is a popular dive destination with lots of sites. Learn more about Jardines de la Reina, how to dive it and how to get there.

Split shot of crocodile with many teeth

The Southern Red Sea

Flowing into the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea is a vast body of water and is an oasis of marine beauty. View this photo diary and get inspired by the Red Sea.

Hawksbill sea turtle munches on corals

“Estale”

St. Lucia is a vibrant place with plenty for divers to explore under the water and topside. Learn more about St. Lucia, its dive sites and how exactly to dive it.

Mountains reflected in water below

Dan Orr

Dan Orr has committed his entire career to scuba diving and came to DAN in 1991. Read more about Dan Orr’s career and life.

Scuba diver Dan Orr is submerged and holding a red DAN flag

Rebreathers: Boon or Bane

Popularity of rebreathers has skyrocketed — but how safe and useful are they for recreational divers? Learn both the benefits and hazards of rebreathers.

Rebreather diver with a yellow tank looks up at a giant sting ray

Visions of Hawaii

Hawaii is more than black lava rock, pineapples and grass skirts: It has a plethora of marine life, rich culture and beyond. Read more about diving and visiting in Hawaii.

A group of hungry rays congregate looking for snacks. Several divers are nearby