scuba diving destinations

Put yourself in this tantalizing equation: One diver into 2,900 different reefs, in 133,400 square miles of ocean, with 900 islands to explore and 1,500 fish species to encounter. It happens only on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, or as the locals simply call it, the "GBR." 

Riviera Maya is one of Mexico’s most desired destinations for scuba divers and snorkelers. Not only does the destination boast the Great Mesoamerican Reef, the world’s second largest coral barrier reef, and one of the world’s largest systems of cenotes, but the diving experts in the region are committed to catering to all levels of diving experience to ensure all visitors to the Riviera Maya can partake in the sport.

A photo gallery of Florida manatees by Patrick Rose from Save the Manatee Club

There are approximately 200 species of pipefish (Syngnathinae) known to exist, ranging from boring to bizarre. They are a small, fused-jaw fish in the family Syngathidae that also includes the seahorse, sea dragon and pipehorse. Here, the many faces of pipefishes.