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How to Pick the Right Dive Mask For You

Make the most of your mask purchase with these tips to find the one that suits your face shape and dive style.

How to Be a Good Dive Buddy — Topside and Underwater

Here are five questions that will help you evaluate how good of a dive buddy you are.

Can You Scuba Dive Without a Wetsuit?

Divers should plan ahead to avoid the hazards that can arise when scuba diving without a wetsuit—even in warm, friendly waters.

How to Take Blackwater Photos

These tips will help you prepare to photograph the macro life you see on a blackwater dive, whether they are transparent, semi-transparent, reflective with color or completely colorful.

Can Trawling be Sustainable?

The impact this style of fishing has on the ocean depends greatly on what seafloor environment is subjected to the tactic.

How I Learned I’m Allergic to Octopus Ink 65 Feet Underwater

An unexpected encounter on a night dive teaches a young diver why ‘never mess with the marine life’ is a cardinal scuba rule.

What It’s Like to Dive After a Traumatic Brain Injury

Javier Reyes was asking doctors about returning to diving before even leaving the hospital, but lingering symptoms force him to return to the sea one step at a time.

What is a PADI Cavern Diver Certification?

Learn what equipment and skills you need to properly dive in overhead environments in this certification course.

Do Any Ocean Animals Get Sunburns?

Sealife has been known to get sunburnt, but animals have their own ways to avoid skin damage during a life outdoors.