Underwater photography

Mike Bartick’s stunning collection of underwater photos from 2012 is a reminder of the surprises, treasures, and adventures awaiting underwater photographers every time they drop down on a reef. View a photo gallery and read more here …

The big boys — we’re talking sharks, mantas and turtles — often hog the spotlight when it comes to bucket-list scuba diving sightings. But slow down a little bit on your next dive and take a close look — a very close look — and you might be surprised by what tiny treasures you’ll find hiding in plain sight. 

After growing up on the tropical island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean, Mathieu Meur now lives in Singapore, though he’s rarely home for long. See a photo gallery and read more here… 

The SS Stavronikita lies at the bottom of the ocean at 13.8 N, 59.38 W, just off the Caribbean island of Barbados. It's the spot that Austrian photographer and diver Andreas Franke has discovered and chosen to stage his next exhibition, beginning Dec. 2012.