The World of Competitive Freediving

Competitive freediving has grown in popularity since 2000. Technological advances and more have helped lead the surge in freedivers. Read more.

A freediver swims through a school of fish

Recognition is Essential

Post dive, a diver had immediate symptoms including shortness of breath and tingling extremities, but the dive boat did not recommend emergency treatments. The situation progressively worsened. Read more about the incident.

Person's right hand holds phone to call 911 and left hand holds DAN emergency card

All Is Lost

“All is Lost” is a film that documents the solo journey of a boatman who experiences tech issues. Anyone who has ever been on a liveaboard can relate.

Actor Robert Redford behind the helm of a boat

Shooter: Doug Perrine

Photographer Doug Perrine is an accomplished wildlife photographer who specializes in marine life. Read more about Perrine and how he got into diving.

Dolphins surf the waves in front of a rock facing

Waterlust

Waterlust is an online film series that blends water-related science, sport and art. Learn more about the film Waterlust and how water connects us all.

A really cool wave at sunset

Wide Angle with Models

Photographing models underwater can be difficult for all parties involved. With a team who is ready and willing to work, great photos can be created. How do you find the right models?

Dive photographer has a camera in a shark's mouth

Southern California Strandings

Strandings in Southern California have dramatically increased. These abandoned seal pups often do not survive in the wild. Read more about strandings.

Six seals in an indoor pen

Cuba’s Coral Reefs

Cuba is a hard-to-get-to dive destination from the United States. However, other divers from across the globe have been able to explore Cuba. Read more about diving in Cuba.

Open-mouthed shark behind yellow lumpy, coral structure

The Evolution of a Shipwreck

A ship was placed on the bottom of the seafloor as an intentional shipwreck to help create a reef. The shipwreck now hosts an incredible diversity of marine life. Learn more about how a shipwreck evolves.

French angelfish swims around a sponge-encrusted shipwreck