“Estale”

St. Lucia is a vibrant place with plenty for divers to explore under the water and topside. Learn more about St. Lucia, its dive sites and how exactly to dive it.

Mountains reflected in water below

A Life Among Whales

Whales are a complex species of mammals that in some instances were brought to the brink of extinction. Today, whales are revered. Learn more about how whales impacted one family.

Humpback whale jumps out of water and splashes

Trust But Verify

Ensure your dive shop has properly trained and certified technicians. One couple dealt with a terrible ordeal because their scuba cylinders were improperly checked. Read more about the incident.

Badly injurred diver lies in hospital bed near nurse

Mental Health First Aid After a Water-Sport Incident

Mental health is incredibly important, especially after a traumatic dive event. But what does that look like? Learn some great tips and practical strategies for recognizing and managing stressful situations.

Close up of hands performing CPR

Shooter: Paul Hilton

Paul Hilton is a renowned photographer and learned early in his career how powerful images could tell and shift a story. Read more about Paul Hilton.

Paul Hilton wears a snorkel and looks at a bird

California’s New Parks Under the Sea

California created a network of underwater wilderness reserves. These marine protected areas offer great diving. Read more.

Diver swims on top of corals

Photography of the Unseen

Certain marine critters are elusive and harder to photograph — not impossible. Learn the best photographic ideas, techniques and insights into methods for taking photos of these critters.

White frogfish pokes head out of corals. The frogfish looks like a head of cauliflower.

SCUBAnauts: Rising to the Challenge

SCUBAnauts is an organization that provides hands-on marine science education. SCUBAnauts has worked on reef restoration projects to turtle and fish studies. Read more.

Group of diving nerds stand in front of US Capitol

On the Brink

Predatory fish in natural environments are a rarity, because of physical traits and population exploitation. Read more about about predatory fish populations that are on the brink.

Dopey-looking hammerhead shark swims above the ocean floor