We all know that we should avoid touching a reef. But are you aware of the many common reef inhabitants that are capable of inflicting a painful, and occasionally fatal, wound? Check out underwater photographer Judy G’s gallery of beautiful but dangerous underwater creatures.
An exclusive Mike Scott short story from the author of the newly released dive novel "Heart of the Maya," wherein the protagonist breaks up an illegal shark-finning group in the Bahamas Written just for Scuba Diving’s readers, this is the third of four chapters.
The video of Keller Laros’ rescue of an entangled Kona dolphin went viral last year, but protecting Hawaii’s manta rays is our July Sea Hero’s real focus.
From a distance, it looks like a huge oil spill - but when you look closer, you can see that it's actually a massive school of fish. Samples of these Northern anchovies were taken to the lab for analysis, but scientists are still unclear on why they appeared off the coast in such shallow water.
Are oil rigs good or bad for the environment? Our scuba diving experts explore both sides of the issue as it relates to Monterey, California's oil rigs. For more on marine conservation, go to scubadiving.com.
Palau's excellent scuba diving earned it a number awards in our annual Top 100 Readers Choice Awards.
An exclusive Mike Scott short story from the author of the newly released dive novel "Heart of the Maya," wherein the protagonist breaks up an illegal shark-finning group in the Bahamas Written just for Scuba Diving’s readers, this is the second of four chapters.
Do you know a Sea Hero you'd like to get featured on our website? Nominate them and give them the opportunity to become the Oris Sea Hero of the Year. This month's winner, Ken Nedimyer, grows and transplants corals, with nurseries in the Florida Keys, Bonaire and Colombia.
An exclusive Mike Scott short story from the author of the newly released dive novel "Heart of the Maya," wherein the protagonist breaks up an illegal shark-finning group in the Bahamas Written just for Scuba Diving’s readers, this is the first of four chapters.