One of the questions we hear frequently is, “I want to try taking photos underwater, what kind of camera should I get?” The underwater world is an amazing place, and hard to describe in words alone. With the right camera, training and experience, you can capture images of your scuba [...]

For most people, diving in a dozen countries is a feat worth bragging about. But what if you hit the 100-country mark? Furthermore, what if you claimed the World Record for scuba diving in the most countries? PADI Pro Karin Sinniger dove her way right into the record books in [...]

This post comes to us from guest blogger Chris Alstrand. You can follow Chris’ diving adventures on the blog The Dive Shack Tides   Lesley and I have a routine before a trip starts and it goes something like this: pack gear, weigh it, take a few items out, reweigh [...]

One Blue Planet, 7 Underwater Wonders From the marvels of Mother Nature to man-made phenomenon of industrialization, there are numerous lists of the “Wonders of the World.” For divers and ocean enthusiasts, no list is more fascinating than the “Seven Underwater Wonders of the World.” CEDAM International (Conservation, Education, Diving, [...]

Coral reefs offer endless exploration opportunities for divers. It’s fascinating to think that these underwater structures are made from calcium carbonate secreted by living corals that grow and transform over thousands of years. But how do reefs come to be, and what exactly separates a fringing reef from a barrier [...]

Our video of the week is West Pacific. Videographer and  photographer Richard Butterworth takes us on a tour of Guam, Palau, Yap and Chuuk. The video covers not only the underwater action, there’s great topside imagery and most importantly a thumpin’ soundtrack. See more of Richard’s work at richbutterworth.com and [...]