Palau: A Deluge of Life
Palau is rich in vibrant colors underwater and also has a rich local history. Read more about where to dive and what to see in Palau.
Alert Diver Category: Features
Grand Cayman
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.
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.
Central California Photo Gallery
View Andy and Allison Salmon’s bonus photo gallery that accompanies their feature on diving Central California.
Getting Centered
With the COVID-19 pandemic curbing international travel, divers can still choose to dive locally. Andy and Allison Sallmon take us along on their road trip to Central California dive sites, where we can discover macro subjects in Morro Bay and bountiful marine life at the well-protected sites at Carmel and Monterey Bay.
La Paz Photo Gallery
After reading Tanya Burnett’s feature about La Paz, see more of her amazing images in this photo gallery.
La Paz
La Paz, on Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, has always been connected to the sea, from its indigenous pre-Columbian people and a history of sea explorers, pearl divers and fishers to a modern destination attracting ocean-inspired tourists to interact with the abundant marine treasures of this region.
Sentinels for the Seas
The U.S. currently has 14 national marine sanctuaries and two marine national monuments, and each has its own unique story. In preserving these irreplaceable resources, the sanctuaries protect who we are at our base — our soul as a nation. They reaffirm us and connect us to our incredible heritage.
Fiji: Soft Coral Capital of the World
Fiji is a very accessible dive destination for North American travelers. The island boasts lively reefs and colorful fish, which encompass a world-class diving scene.
Cenderawasih Bay
Recognizing the bay’s significance, in 2002 the provincial government and Conservation International established Taman Nasional Teluk Cenderawasih (Cenderawasih Bay National Park) as a marine protected area, the biggest in Indonesia.