[SPONSORED] Explorer Ventures Launches Hot Summer / Cool Prices Sale

Explorer Ventures Fleet is turning up the heat with its new Hot Summer / Cool Prices sale. For a limited time, divers can save $1000 or more on select liveaboard […]

[SPONSORED] Humboldt Explorer Returns from Dry Dock with Enhanced Comfort and Safety Features

Explorer Ventures Fleet® is excited to share that the Humboldt Explorer®, one of two partner vessels operating in the Galápagos Islands, has returned to service following a scheduled dry dock […]

[SPONSORED] Aggressor Adventures Announces Major Savings on 2025 Philippines Charters

Augusta, Georgia – Aggressor Adventures® is excited to unveil major limited-time savings for divers planning their dream escape to the Philippines. From now until June 30, 2025, guests can take […]

Thailand’s Surin Islands

Text and photos by Mike Bartick

Q2 2025

The Kingdom of Thailand, a sprawling Southeast Asian country slightly larger than California, shares land borders with four countries and neighbors a fifth by sea. It is a progressive sovereign nation that remains deeply rooted in culture and customs.

A Tale of Two Passes

By Alexandra Gillespie

Q2 2025

This is Fakarava — a remote atoll in French Polynesia that feels more like a gateway to another world than a dive destination. Nestled in the remote Tuamotu Archipelago, this UNESCO biosphere reserve is where discriminating divers come to leave the ordinary behind.

Gulf of Maine

Text and photos by Brian Skerry

Q2 2025

Diving at Eastport was always special for me, and I tried to visit there a couple of times each year. The nutrient-rich massive tides fed a series of stunning habitats along the coast.

Environmental Stewardship

By Bill Ziefle

Q2 2025

Dive sites are vulnerable to a variety of threats, including air and water pollution, invasive species such as zebra mussels and lionfish, destructive fishing practices like blast fishing, and even sunscreen.

Sea Turtle Summer

By Kristen Mazzarella

Q2 2025

The Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch (AMITW) had an exceptional summer in 2024. By July 31, AMITW patrollers had documented 683 nests on 9.6 miles (15.4 kilometers) of beach on Anna Maria Island, Florida. That was the most nests they had recorded in one season since they started monitoring 41 years ago. 

Bonaire’s Wild Side

Text and photos by Ali Postma

Q2 2025

Bonaire is known for continual trade winds, typically blowing in from the east and averaging 12 knots. All the diving on the west side of the island, including Klein Bonaire, is in the lee protection from the wind.