Alaska

Alaska has wildlife above and below the water that capture the imaginations of travelers of all ages. However, a dive photographer specifically curated a trip to Alaska to ensure he could capture images of Alaska marine life at ideal times. Read more about diving in Alaska.

Breaching humpback whale does a dramatic back flip into water

Go Easy on the Ears

A female diver’s routine dives went south when she had trouble equalizing. Postdive, she had discomfort in the ears that eased, but never fully healed. Read more of her incident.

Female diver dramatically holds her left ear in pain

Microbial Hazards

Bacteria is an elusive and often undefined threat, but what dangers does it pose to divers? Take a look at the different microbial threats to divers, and learn what you can do to reduce the risk of infection.

Aged no swimming sign

Marine Life Poisonings

Many fish and other marine life are poisonous for either part or all of their lives. Toxins may be produced directly by the animal or concentrated within certain organs or tissues as it feeds on other poisonous sea life. Learn more about treating these injuries.

Big, green stoplight parrotfish gives a toothy grin to camera