Palau: A Deluge of Life

Palau is rich in vibrant colors underwater and also has a rich local history. Read more about where to dive and what to see in Palau.

A group of spawning bumphead parrotfish are having a good time

Light in the Dark: Shooting Cenotes

Cenotes — deep, natural, water-filled limestone sinkholes — present challenges to photographers. However, with the right skills, you can capture breathtaking images.

Diver swims through impressive-looking Dream Gate Cenote formations

Shooter: Tanya G. Burnett

Tanya G. Burnett is an accomplished underwater photographer and dive professional. See her photography and read her story.

Three spotted dolphins swim in light-blue water

Dragon Road, Part 2

The handfish is a kind of evolutionary oddity that prefers to walk on its fins than swim. However, like so many other marine species, their species are in decline and their habitat is being stripped away.

An angry spotted handfish tropes through the sandy bottom

Silence Beneath a White Ceiling

Researchers test to see how rebreathers function in arctic environments. Read how a team of researchers aimed to explore this little-known subject.

A diver waits under an ice hole as a seal uses the hole first

Emergency Action Plans: When Things Go Wrong

Emergency action plans (EAPs) are made up of many components. But before the plan is even enacted, fully understand where disasters can occur.