TRITON BAY, INDONESIA, was one of the last places I visited before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Looking back, part of me wishes I would have been there instead of at home when the world turned upside down and international dive travel became almost …
Our explorations of Belize’s equally biodiverse jungles and reef systems some 4,000 miles (6,437 kilometers) south repeatedly reminded me of that endless summer afternoon in Alaska.
The Kingdom of Thailand, a sprawling Southeast Asian country slightly larger than California, shares land borders with four countries and neighbors a fifth by sea. It is a progressive sovereign nation that remains deeply rooted in culture and customs.
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.
Divers at Grand Cayman’s reefs are rewarded with crystal-clear blue waters, benign dive conditions and vast underwater vistas. Alex Mustard provides a macro view of small critters that may often go unnoticed, while Stephen Frink uses his wide-angle lens to showcase the area’s colorful reefs and gorgeous seascapes.
Indonesia boasts many exotic dive destinations but one region, Flores, has not gone completely mainstream. Learn more about diving the island of Flores in Indonesia.
See the winning and highly honored photographs from this year’s Ocean Views photo contest, and share in the joy of those who captured the images.
Ocean Views 2014 displays some extraordinary images of nature by some of the world’s most talented visual artists. Read and view more from Ocean Views.
A cancer diagnosis may upend your scuba diving plans, but it is possible to return t o the water after treatments. Read more about cancer and scuba diving.
Emergency care is vital for injured divers, and yet, hyperbaric medicine programs have rapidly declined. This will immediately impact divers seeking care. Read more about this crisis and what can be done to fix it.
