Lunar Inspiration in Palau

Lunar cycles heavily influence the currents in Palau. The cycles heavily influence the waters surrounding the island. Read more about lunar cycles.

Diver floats next to a giant green wrasse

You’ll Be Ok

A mother opens up about losing her daughter in a dive accident. The incident was a result of her daughter and the dive buddy being inexperienced for the dive. Read more of this painful story.

Male diver adds weights to the belt of his female companion

You Can Still Get That?

When traveling to developing countries, travelers should be aware of certain health risks and prevention strategies available. Prior to your trip, research the locale and talk to your doctor.

Black arm receives a vaccination from a gloved hand

Defining Remote

Understanding the specific challenges presented by remote environments gives adventurers a leg up. These challenges include time, environment, resources and independent decision-making. Learn how to manage emergency protocols in remote destinations.

White emergency helicopter flies over remote islands

Mission Blue

Mission Blue is an organization set on gaining public traction in interest in ocean preservation. Mission Blue has expanded to include a variety of company and celebrity partners. Read more about Mission Blue.

Three people travel in a submersible vehicle

Shooter: Brandon Cole

Brandon Cole is considered one of the world’s premier marine-wildlife photographers. Read more about Cole, his career, his passion for photography and beyond.

Brandon Cole, wearing a hat and waders, kneels in tidal pool to take photos

Scuba Rejuvenation

Scuba diving can be incredibly rejuvenating and rehabilitating to veterans wounded in duty. Read more about a program that focuses on teaching veterans this sport.

Two divers swim over jagged rocks

Tangling with Kelp

Kelp forests provide shelter to some remarkable creatures, but before diving in the kelp, you need to know what you’re up against. Learn more about kelp diving and don’t get tangled up in the facts.

Diver looks at a crab crawling up kelp

A Magnum Opus of Tropical Reefs

The book “Reef Fishes of the East Indies” was written by Gerald Allen and is a comprehensive encyclopedia of reef fish from a diverse region. Read more about the writing process of the book and the author.

Dive photographer photographs an orange clown fish on a coral reef

The Enormous Din of the Sea

The ocean is actually quite a noisy place caused by the unique marine fauna. Read more about this marine symphony.

Dolphin swims next to a boat at sunset