Galápagos

Ocean populations of sharks and other marine critters are in decline, but the Galápagos remains unpolluted and packed with sea creatures. Learn more about diving in the Galápagos.

Indiana University divers relocate the previously lost Cannon #5 on the San Pedro after it was uncovered by Hurricane Irma.

Women’s Health in Diving

The recommendations for male and female divers are largely the same, but certain considerations should be made for female divers in regard to physical and physiological differences.

A female diver explores a coral reef

An Island to Ourselves: Curaçao

Curaçao is unlike other Caribbean dive destinations in that it is not crowded by tourists. A diver can find just about everything they need both above and below the water. Learn more about how to dive it.

Roatán

Roatán offers gorgeous beaches and underwater sites — including dolphins, shipwrecks, reef sharks and more. Learn more about diving in Roatán.

Blue-and-yellow angelfish swims near coral

The Last Wild Island

Thanks to intense conservation efforts, Tetepare Island, part of the Solomon Islands, has restored and conserved much of his marine land — which has saved sea turtle populations. Read more.

Split shot of coral in water and island on top

Beyond Phuket

Phuket is Thailand’s gateway to the Andaman Sea. Regardless of whether you head north or south from this vibrant dive mecca, prepare to be amazed.

Lone woman on beach reads a book

The Cayman Islands

With 365 dive sites, world-class walls and a marine park celebrating 25 years of protected status, the Cayman Islands are a diver’s dream. Learn what to expect and how to dive in the Cayman Islands.

Male scuba diver takes a photo of a brown grouper

66 Years Down

The Island of Chuuk played a pivotal role in World War II, and the lagoon surrounding the islands guard the remains of that history. Read more about the Island of Chuuk.

Diver shines a torch on a coral formation

Cayman Blue

The Cayman Islands have become an addiction for a National Geographic photographer. Discover why this person is so passionate about these islands.

Black-and-white photo of a stingray buried in the sand

Roatán Photo Gallery

Francesca Diaco provides a bonus photo gallery of images from her island community of Roatán in the Bay Islands of Honduras.