Australia: Coast to Coast

Australia is home to 4,200 species of fish and 4,000 species of mollusks. No wonder it’s a diver’s paradise! Read more about diving in Australia.

Diver swims next to a speckled grouper fish

The Maldives

WHILE THE WORLD WAS STILL MOSTLY LOCKED DOWN with travel restrictions, my social media feed was alive with gorgeous photos from the Maldives. The Maldives opened sooner than most foreign dive destinations, so there was ample photographic inspiration …

Alert Diver magazine Q3 2022 Diving in the Maldives with manta rays.

The Two Faces of Tobago

DIVING IN TOBAGO is defined by the abundance and diversity of marine life in its surrounding waters. Tobago, one of the two islands comprising the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, […]

DIVING IN TOBAGO, diversity of marine life , Mount Irvine Wall, Flying Reef, Parlatuvier Bay, Englishman’s Bay, and Castara Bay, Kelleston Drain ,Bookends, a site just south of Tyrrel’s Bay near Speyside, Japanese Gardens for a relatively slow drift dive, London Bridge is an advanced dive site, Tyrrel’s Bay, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Tobago’s marine environment., Alert Diver magazine Q4 2023, Diving in Tobago

Gulf of Maine

Diving at Eastport was always special for me, and I tried to visit there a couple of times each year. The nutrient-rich massive tides fed a series of stunning habitats along the coast.

gray seal

Tubbataha

Tubbataha is located in the Sulu Sea in the middle of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. There are nearly 500 species of fish, 373 species of coral and more marine critters.

An octopus finds debris on the sandy bottom to build a protective dwelling.

Key Largo

One of the world’s premiere diving destinations, Key Largo, Fla., has robust marine life, artificial reefs, rich maritime history and great conservation momentum.

An aerial view reveals the relatively large landmass of Key Largo, the largest of the Florida Keys.

Dietary Supplements and Healthy Foods for Divers

Dietary supplements are clearly helpful and can be added into someone’s health regime. But finding the right supplement can be hard or confusing. Learn the best dietary supplements for divers.

Spoonful of dietary pills with fruits and veggies in the background

Mangroves & Seagrass

Mangrove forests and seagrass meadows make for interesting snorkeling in their own right, and they’re essential for healthy coral reefs. What’s so special? Read more!

Red mangrove roots plow into water

Tropical Queensland

Cairns may be the planet’s finest portal to world-class diving. See why the Coral Sea deserves its name, and learn what wonders await in the waters of Queensland.

Cuttlefish deposits eggs in coral