Underwater photographers share their inspiration, advice, underwater misadventures and favorite spots to shoot.

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From common fish to otherworldly night dive encounters, here are the underwater shots that came out on top in Scuba Diving's 2021 Through Your Lens photo contest.

Stabalizing your underwater camera is key for underwater macro photography.

Color is lost as you descend in the water column. Here's how to get it back.

The new award aims to spotlight women in dive photography in an effort to encourage gender equity in the industry.

Color is lost as you descend in the water column. Here's how to get it back.

Move slowly to your nearest cleaning station and settle in — great shots are on their way.

Think about what your kick style and common dive sites are to figure out what fin is best for you.

Here are the best places to snap colorful coralscapes, from Fiji to Cuba.