The Many Factors in Decompression Stress

Most personal factors that affect decompression stress can be modified. Divers know their bodies best, so assess your risks with each upcoming dive.

The Endless Summer of Douglas Seifert

Douglas Seifert is an accomplished underwater photographer. Read more about his origin story and how he combined diving with photography.

Douglas Seifert photographs a silky shark in Cuba’s Jardines de la Reina.

Kelp Paddies

Kelp paddies provide food and shelter in a “ready-made” habitat. They are incredibly important aspect in an ocean environment. Read more about kelp paddies.

Seagulls perch on a drifting kelp paddy off Santa Barbara Island during the 2015 El Niño.

Out of the Blue

Your photography will evolve over time and your digital editing techniques should too. Learn some inside tips for Adobe Lightroom.

A diver swims overhead holding a camera