Marine Megafauna Close to Home
Marine megafauna can be found throughout North America — groupers, dolphins, blue sharks and more. Learn about mega fauna encounters that will inspire your next dive trip.
Alert Diver Category: Local Diving
Maui: The End of the Rainbow
Maui is composed of several islands and offers divers of all abilities a range of attractions to see. While navigating trade winds can sometimes be a challenge, divers can work around these to find their right adventure.
Newfoundland
Those who travel for the adventure will be dazzled by Newfoundland’s many options, from whale watching via a Zodiac boat to iceberg spotting along the dramatic coastlines. Divers have even more to discover.
Straits of Mackinac Shipwreck Preserve
The Straits Mackinac Shipwreck Preserve off the coast of Michigan is a unique destination for divers, with a variety of shipwrecks preserved in the area’s cold, fresh water.
The Shipwrecks of the Florida Keys
Historical shipwrecks are scattered throughout the Florida Keys, and local dive communities with the assistance of the Florida Keys Tourist Development Council have intentionally sunk some ships that have become amazing artificial reefs. Donated ships must first be cleaned of oil and other pollutants as well as contaminants such as fire-retardant paint containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Then the ships are made safe for diver access before sinking them in a manner prescribed as safe for marine life and coral reefs.