Alert Diver Category: Features

As a diver and photographer, I seek remote locations offering unparalleled underwater experiences. The farther away and the fewer the people, the better. Papua New Guinea is such a place.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.