Want to dive with really big animals? These 10 destinations feature the superstars of ocean animals: sharks, dolphins, whale sharks, sea lions and manta rays.

This suit uses Metalite-coated neoprene to “reflect” warmth back to the body and increase heat retention, while shedding water quickly to help protect against wind chill when you’re back on shore.

The Magnum delivered excellent work of breathing scores on the ANSTI breathing simulation tests that are conducted at an independent testing facility in Panama City, Florida.

This rugged, compact camera is rubber-armored and waterproof to 130 feet and shockproof up to six feet, making the Mini II perfect for divers and other outdoor adventurers.

The Marea Dry Combo features all the same technical benefits as other masks and snorkels in Cressi’s line, but with a brand-new style for 2012.

Some dive trips you remember for a while. Others fade into the blue. And then there are those you’re absolutely certain to never, ever forget. You know the ones we’re talking about — those trips packed with moments where you can’t get the reg out of your mouth fast enough at the surface to whoop it up with your buddy. The rush of adrenaline is a very powerful thing, and an invitation to never leave well enough alone when it comes to pushing the spectrum of diving’s possibilities. We’ve scoured the planet for the top-eight adrenaline-pumping dive trips — it’s up to you to keep your pulse and air intake in check, so you can soak it all in.

Alexandra Swanson wins lIve-aboard trip to the Great Barrier Reef for her scuba diving certification from PADI

In this month's Back of the Boat interview, we spoke with longtime scuba-gear designer and Sherwood's Director of Product Development Bill Oliver

Introducing the new SL980 Underwater Photo/Video Light, a powerful 500-lumen LED light source for your underwater photography needs