Dive Deeper, Explore Further

04/09/2026

From Reef to Expedition: Planning Your First Technical Diving Trip Abroad

Amphorae at 46 Metres: What Sicily's Roman Wreck Says About Mediterranean Diving

Wreck Diving Spots

21/08/2026

Amphorae at 46 Metres: What Sicily's Roman Wreck Says About Mediterranean Diving

Where Women Are Reshaping Dive Travel, and How to Book With Them

03/09/2026

Where Women Are Reshaping Dive Travel, and How to Book With Them

Alor When the Current Turns: Diving Indonesia's Wild East for Pelagics

The No-Fly Rule, Explained: How Long to Wait Before Boarding Your Flight Home

17/08/2026

Alor When the Current Turns: Diving Indonesia's Wild East for Pelagics

Spotlight

Health & Safety

04/09/2026

The No-Fly Rule, Explained: How Long to Wait Before Boarding Your Flight Home

Understand no fly time after diving with clear, expert guidance on safe preflight surface intervals, decompression risk and how to plan your last dive day.

September on the Reef: Why Shoulder Season Delivers the Diving Peak Season Cannot

10/08/2026

September on the Reef: Why Shoulder Season Delivers the Diving Peak Season Cannot

Why September’s shoulder season on the Great Barrier Reef offers warm water, fewer crowds and peak marine life encounters for discerning divers and premium families.

The Split Shot: Mastering Half-and-Half Underwater Photography

Underwater Cameras

07/08/2026

The Split Shot: Mastering Half-and-Half Underwater Photography

Learn how to master half-and-half split shot underwater photography with expert tips on dome ports, camera settings, locations and wave control for dive travel couples.

Travelling with Dive Gear: Airline Rules, Packing Hacks, and the Excess Baggage Equation

Packing Guides

12/08/2026

Travelling with Dive Gear: Airline Rules, Packing Hacks, and the Excess Baggage Equation

Practical guide to travelling with dive gear: airline rules, packing hacks, rent-vs-bring decisions, and how to avoid excess baggage fees on family dive trips.

Fuel Surcharges, New Builds, and the Liveaboard Pricing Equation in 2026

31/07/2026

Fuel Surcharges, New Builds, and the Liveaboard Pricing Equation in 2026

Liveaboard diving prices in 2026 are being reshaped by fuel surcharges, new premium vessels, and longer itineraries. Learn how to compare total trip cost, evaluate value per dive, and read operator pricing like an insider.

Two-Thirds of the Ocean Just Got a Legal Shield: What the High Seas Treaty Means for Divers

27/07/2026

Two-Thirds of the Ocean Just Got a Legal Shield: What the High Seas Treaty Means for Divers

How the UN high seas biodiversity treaty (BBNJ Agreement) will reshape marine protection diving, liveaboard routes, and planning expeditions in new offshore MPAs.

Night Diving Without a Torch: How Fluorescence Reveals a Hidden Reef

Coral Species

03/08/2026

Night Diving Without a Torch: How Fluorescence Reveals a Hidden Reef

Fluorescence night diving coral turns familiar reefs into neon worlds. Learn how blue light, filters, and key destinations reveal a hidden underwater landscape.

Alaska's Underwater Forest: What Divers Find Beneath the Kelp Canopy

Cold Water Diving

22/07/2026

Alaska's Underwater Forest: What Divers Find Beneath the Kelp Canopy

Discover Alaska kelp forest scuba diving: cold-water cathedral dives, signature marine life, regional highlights, gear and skills, and how research and eco trips support these productive underwater forests.

The Maldivian Atoll Nobody Talks About: Addu's Southern Reefs and the Divers Who Keep Them Quiet

10/07/2026

The Maldivian Atoll Nobody Talks About: Addu's Southern Reefs and the Divers Who Keep Them Quiet

Plan an Addu Atoll Maldives diving trip to the southern atoll of Seenu: explore Maa Kandu manta cleaning stations, British Loyalty wreck at 33m depth, quiet shark channels and affordable guesthouse stays on Addu Atoll Gan.

Cave and Cavern Diving for the Recreational Diver: Where Training Meets the Travel Itch

Cave Diving

08/07/2026

Cave and Cavern Diving for the Recreational Diver: Where Training Meets the Travel Itch

Learn how recreational open water divers can progress safely into cavern and full cave diving, understand certification levels, gear changes, and ideal training destinations like Florida springs and Mexican cenotes.

Sake, Sashimi, and Hammerheads: A Culinary Dive Trip Through Japan's Izu Peninsula

Cold Water Diving

AI Dive Computers Are Profiling Your Body: Promise, Privacy, and the Data You Did Not Consent to Share

03/07/2026

Sake, Sashimi, and Hammerheads: A Culinary Dive Trip Through Japan's Izu Peninsula

Plan an Izu Peninsula diving trip that balances hammerhead shark encounters at Mikomoto Island, macro rich shore dives at Osezaki and Izu Ocean Park, and standout food and onsens in Atami and Shimoda.

01/07/2026

AI Dive Computers Are Profiling Your Body: Promise, Privacy, and the Data You Did Not Consent to Share

AI dive computers now track heart rate, breathing, and stress to personalise safety—but they also raise serious data privacy questions. Learn how underwater wearables collect, store, and share your biometric data, and use a practical checklist to protect your rights when choosing an AI-enabled dive computer.

Oman's Daymaniyat Islands: Arabian Sea Diving Off the Package-Tourism Radar

26/06/2026

Oman's Daymaniyat Islands: Arabian Sea Diving Off the Package-Tourism Radar

Plan Oman Daymaniyat Islands diving with this detailed guide to permits, marine life, seasons and Muscat logistics, including named dive centres, boat times and reserve rules.

Street Food and Reef Dives: Eating Your Way Along Sulawesi's Dive Coast

Diving the Cenotes with Children: Age Limits, Guided Snorkel Options, and Cavern Dives Worth the Wait

24/06/2026

Street Food and Reef Dives: Eating Your Way Along Sulawesi's Dive Coast

Discover Sulawesi diving food culture from Manado fish markets to Bunaken wall dives, Lembeh muck sites and Tana Toraja highlands, with etiquette tips, local dishes and practical dive travel advice.

Cave Diving

29/06/2026

Diving the Cenotes with Children: Age Limits, Guided Snorkel Options, and Cavern Dives Worth the Wait

Practical guide to cenote diving with kids in Mexico’s Riviera Maya: age limits, safety tips, family‑friendly cenotes like Dos Ojos and Cenote Azul, and how to choose guides and routes for children and teens.

The Azores Triangle: Europe's Best-Kept Open Secret for Pelagic Encounters

Cold Water Diving

19/06/2026

The Azores Triangle: Europe's Best-Kept Open Secret for Pelagic Encounters

Plan azores diving pelagic encounters across Santa Maria, Faial, and Pico. Learn the June–October season, blue shark protocols, seamounts, and logistics for couples.

Citizen Science at Depth: Are Volunteer Divers Producing Real Data or Just Checking a Box?

17/06/2026

Citizen Science at Depth: Are Volunteer Divers Producing Real Data or Just Checking a Box?

Are citizen science diving programs real marine research or just marketing? A critical guide for divers who want their reef time to produce rigorous data.

Peak Summer 2026: The Destinations Delivering Visibility, Encounters, and Breathing Room

12/06/2026

Peak Summer 2026: The Destinations Delivering Visibility, Encounters, and Breathing Room

A Condé Nast style guide to the best diving in July and August, highlighting Maldives, Fiji, Galápagos, Red Sea, and temperate wild cards with real visibility and space.

What to Pack for a Dive Trip: The Gear Checklist Beyond Your Reg and BCD

Packing Guides

22/06/2026

What to Pack for a Dive Trip: The Gear Checklist Beyond Your Reg and BCD

Plan a smoother scuba vacation with a practical dive trip packing list: save-dive kit essentials, what to own vs rent, electronics, family comfort, and safety tips for liveaboards and multi-stop itineraries.

Macro in Muck: Why the World's Best Tiny-Creature Photography Happens in the Least Glamorous Sites

12/06/2026

Macro in Muck: Why the World's Best Tiny-Creature Photography Happens in the Least Glamorous Sites

Why the sharpest underwater macro images come from muck diving macro photography destinations like Lembeh, Anilao and Ambon, with gear, critter and travel advice.

Exploring the best spearfishing spots in the NYC area: a guide to marine adventure

How to accurately determine how long your scuba tank will last underwater

27/01/2026

How to accurately determine how long your scuba tank will last underwater

Exploring the legendary shipwreck off Jupiter, Florida’s treasure coast

Wreck Diving Spots

08/03/2026

Exploring the legendary shipwreck off Jupiter, Florida’s treasure coast

Cozumel fish: exploring the vibrant marine life of Mexico's Caribbean reefs

30/01/2026

Cozumel fish: exploring the vibrant marine life of Mexico's Caribbean reefs

Stone anchors: ancient maritime technology shaping underwater exploration

Wreck Diving Spots

01/02/2026

Stone anchors: ancient maritime technology shaping underwater exploration

Get Certified for Less: The Destinations Where Dive Training Costs a Fraction of the Price

08/05/2026

Get Certified for Less: The Destinations Where Dive Training Costs a Fraction of the Price

Achieving recognition with the SSI advanced open water card: pathways to expertise and adventure

Advanced Skills

22/01/2026

Achieving recognition with the SSI advanced open water card: pathways to expertise and adventure

How to master scuba regulator intermediate pressure adjustment for safer, smoother dives

Beginner Tips

18/03/2026

How to master scuba regulator intermediate pressure adjustment for safer, smoother dives

How deep can a person...

26/01/2026

How deep can a person dive: exploring the limits of human depth in scuba and technical diving

After Vaavu Atoll: What the Maldives Cave Tragedy Means for Dive Travellers

Cave Diving

27/05/2026

After Vaavu Atoll: What the Maldives Cave Tragedy Means for Dive Travellers

A refined costa rica itinerary 7 days for divers and ocean lovers

23/02/2026

A refined costa rica itinerary 7 days for divers and ocean lovers

Egypt Rewrites the Rulebook: How New Red Sea Regulations Reshape Dive Safaris

29/05/2026

Egypt Rewrites the Rulebook: How New Red Sea Regulations Reshape Dive Safaris

Understanding the lifespan of clownfish: what every marine enthusiast should know

Coral Species

25/01/2026

Understanding the lifespan of clownfish: what every marine enthusiast should know

An unforgettable experience: snorkeling with whale sharks in pristine waters

29/01/2026

An unforgettable experience: snorkeling with whale sharks in pristine waters

El Niño Is Back: Which Dive Destinations Face Bleaching This Summer and Where to Go Instead

20/07/2026

El Niño Is Back: Which Dive Destinations Face Bleaching This Summer and Where to Go Instead

Budget Liveaboards That Do Not Cut Corners: Six Routes Under $200 a Night

06/07/2026

Budget Liveaboards That Do Not Cut Corners: Six Routes Under $200 a Night

Diving Destinations

Why bay colony beach club is a refined base for tropical reef diving in Naples Florida

14/08/2026

Why bay colony beach club is a refined base for tropical reef diving in Naples Florida

Discover how Bay Colony Beach Club in Naples, Florida offers divers a refined coastal base with private beach access, nearby marinas, and estate homes tailored to an active marine lifestyle.

08/08/2026

Where to find the best place to scuba dive in Philippines tropical reefs

Discover the best places to scuba dive in the Philippines, from Tubbataha and Apo Reef to Malapascua, Coron, Anilao and Puerto Galera, with seasons, safety tips and planning advice.

by Elodie-Joy Rosenthal

Diving Gear

How to choose scuba rental tanks and gauges for a safe, elegant dive trip

01/08/2026

How to choose scuba rental tanks and gauges for a safe, elegant dive trip

Practical guide to scuba rental tanks, gauges, and dive computers. Learn how tank size, working pressure, valves, and air quality affect safety, plus tips for fitting rental BCDs and planning dive travel.

Your Regulator Should Last 20 Years: The Right-to-Repair Movement Hits Dive Gear

17/05/2026

Your Regulator Should Last 20 Years: The Right-to-Repair Movement Hits Dive Gear

Discover why right-to-repair matters for scuba gear. Learn evidence-based service intervals, safety and environmental benefits, cost ranges, and how to choose repairable regulators, BCDs and tanks that travel well.

Marine Life

Maldives Manta Encounters: Timing, Tides, and the Channels Divemasters Keep Quiet About

18/05/2026

Maldives Manta Encounters: Timing, Tides, and the Channels Divemasters Keep Quiet About

Below the Recreational Limit: What Galapagos Deep-Sea Corals Tell Us About Conservation's Blind Spot

07/05/2026

Below the Recreational Limit: What Galapagos Deep-Sea Corals Tell Us About Conservation's Blind Spot

Sharks in the barrier reef: refined guidance for responsible encounters on the great barrier

Shark Encounters

21/02/2026

Sharks in the barrier reef: refined guidance for responsible encounters on the great barrier

Where to swim with whale sharks: best destinations and experiences for marine adventurers

24/01/2026

Where to swim with whale sharks: best destinations and experiences for marine adventurers

Travel Tips

Cap Ferrat luxury villas with a diver’s eye on local laws and marine etiquette

20/08/2026

Cap Ferrat luxury villas with a diver’s eye on local laws and marine etiquette

Practical guide to Cap Ferrat luxury villas for divers: villa layouts, local marine laws, etiquette, environmental practices, and key figures for planning a Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat dive stay.

Thoughtful scuba diving gifts that every ocean lover will treasure

Travel Gear

05/08/2026

Thoughtful scuba diving gifts that every ocean lover will treasure

Discover practical scuba diving gift ideas for every type of diver, from eco friendly gear and travel ready accessories to dive computers, budget picks, and personalized presents.

Diving Techniques

Refining your underwater breathing: a new pipeline for safer, richer dives

Learn how a refined four stage V4 breathing pipeline improves buoyancy, gas consumption, and safety on every scuba dive, from surface preparation to ascent and marine travel planning.

Why training in a scuba swimming pool transforms your first dives

Discover how scuba swimming pools and deep training tanks like Deep Dive Dubai and Y-40 help beginners progress from intro scuba sessions to confident open water divers, with safe equipment practice, digital prep, and travel planning tips.