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What It’s Like to Dive a Former Soviet-Run Prison

Rummu Quarry in Estonia is home to a now submerged and spooky former prison.

Seven Must-Dive Sites in Ireland

This island in Europe lets you alternate between wreck diving and epic animal encounters.

Altitude Diving: The Challenges and Benefits for Scuba Divers

The benefits of altitude diving are clear, but there are some challenges such as the difference in dive tables and more.

8 Best Scuba Diving Sites in Europe

Eight underwater photographers share their favorite European scuba diving destinations.

What It's Like to Cave Dive in Budapest

Budapest, where historic thermal baths derive their heat from natural springs deep in the Molnár János Cave.

Scuba Diving Shipwrecks in the Baltic Sea - Underwater Exploration in Russia

The amazing story and photos from the underwater exploration of Imperial Russia’s frigate Oleg shipwreck by National Geographic photographer Viktor Lyagushkin.

Underwater Secret Spot: Russia's Vad Lake

Tucked away in a Russian region, get to know an underwater secret spot: Vad Lake.

Fire and Ice: Diving in Iceland

Hammered by Norse gods of old, Iceland's mirror lakes conceal a spreading rift below, a molten gash that cuts to the very center of the Earth.

World's Best Shark Dives: 20 Apex Encounters

Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary shark dive? Here are five you probably haven't heard about but should — plus 15 favorites we just can't get enough of.