All it takes to scuba dive is a dive certification from authorities like the Professional Association of Diving Instructors ...

When we travel, we tend to experience the destinations we visit by land — and sometimes by air. And while there’s certainly more than plenty to see that way, there’s also an entire underwater world to ...

They say you’re either an ocean person or a mountain person. Myself? I’m all ocean, all the time. To me it’s still one of the great unknowns. It’s so close, and so much a part of our planet, and yet ...

Whether you’re looking for the perfect spot to take in the wonders of nature, to swim with the sharks, squid or other marine life, or explore the calming darkness of caves and shipwrecks, there’s a ...

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My obsession with the ocean started early, in the days when I was so little that my very tall father could hoist me on his shoulder and jump waves near the Santa Monica Pier. I learned to swim in the ...

Josh Lew is a writer and copywriter who focuses on travel, green living, and personal finance. The Great Barrier Reef is the ultimate dive destination. The world's largest reef (it can be seen from ...

Guam has been honored with the prestigious title of #1 “Best Shore Diving Destination” in the Pacific, Indian, and Mediterranean region, as announced in the annual Readers’ Choice Awards published by ...

Divers here can experience one of the largest ray migrations on Earth. Brent Durand/Getty Images A California sea lion swims above the baitfish at the Los Islotes sea lion colony near La Paz, Mexico ...

The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are widely recognised as India’s premier scuba diving destination. Located in the Bay of Bengal, this island chain is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. The waters ...

The ocean. It’s terrifying to some and the most relaxing place in the world to others. Me? I lean somewhere in the middle–I’m always anxious about getting in, but I’m completely curious to discover ...