This scuba diver has dedicated her life to conservation work in the South Pacific and was instrumental in the development of the Cook Islands Shark Sanctuary.

Based on the opinions of thousands of divers from across the globe, our annual Top 100 Readers Choice Awards showcase the best scuba diving in the world.

Home to idyllic tropical fantasies, some of the world’s most famous dives and the very heart of marine biodiversity, the Pacific and Indian oceans offer experiences of a lifetime.

With the new protection, the South Pacific nation has ended commercial shark fishing and banned the possession, sale and trade of all shark products in more than 756,000 square miles of ocean.

Visiting divers help further the conservation vision of a Kosrae native and two forward-thinking Americans.

Scuba Diving's 19th annual Top 100 survey, from Best Destination Overall to the top destinations for wrecks, walls, shore diving and more.

Here are the cream of the crop winners in the Best Destination for Diving category.

One of our most coveted awards: Find out which operators, resorts and liveaboards made our Top 100 Gold List!

These islands offer Pacific diving at its best, including World War II wrecks, lush coral gardens and the famed Rock Islands. For more on fabulous scuba diving in Micronesia — Palau, Chuuk Lagoon, Guam, Yap, Kosrae, Pohnpei — visit scubadiving.com