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Giant squid almost have an amost mythical status, so it's no wonder that capturing one on film was such a big deal. Learn how researchers were able to find and record the giant squid in this TED talk featuring Oceanographic researcher Edith Widder.

Stellar underwater images are the heart of _Scuba Diving_ magazine, and these incredible photos brought our travel features and photo contest to life in 2014.

Have you ever wondered what a cover shot looked like before all of the cover text is added? Here's your chance to check out the before and after of our Best of 2014 covers!

Ikelite proudly announces the latest addition to its DSLR Housing line, which is designed to offer one of the best performance to dollar purchases in the world. The Ikelite DSLR housing is a seamless blend of functionality, lighting integration, durability and waterproof integrity.

Do you love invertebrates as much as we do? Check out these fantastic underwater photos of squids and octopuses from the 2014 Photo Contest!

Should new divers carry cameras and other underwater extras? Ask an expert and read for yourself to see if you have enough experience, dedication and training to tackle the task of scuba diving and shooting photos.

There is something timeless and elegant about black and white photography. Without the 'distraction' of color, we learn to focus on tonal contrast, the shapes and textures of the image, and the composition of the shot. Check out this collection of 36 amazing photos shot in black & white from this year's Through Your Lens photo contest.

Did you catch all of the Scuba Diving covers this year? If not, check out our gallery, which includes amazing photos of sharks, wrecks, divers and more.