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In Search of Leafy Sea Dragons

Masters of disguise, the leafy sea dragon is one of the trickier ocean critters to spot. Here's why these mythical-looking animals dazzle us—and how to take the perfect photo.

An Unforgettable Dive: Eye-to-eye With a Magnificent Manta Ray

Scuba divers love to share their favorite tips and tales from dive trips. This column highlights some of those.

How to Take Flawless Photos of Sweetlips

Bright colors, large eyes and pouty mouths make sweetlips particularly photogenic fish. Learn these tricks to help guarantee picture-perfect results every time.

Megafauna vs. Microcritters: Which Is More Popular?

Who wins the competition to capture the attention of divers the most? Charismatic megafauna may seem like the obvious answer, but don’t discount the captivating allure of microcritters.

Galapagos Shark Diving

Add more meaning to your next liveaboard trip while diving with whale sharks

Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas

Plan a vacation with the dive operation that pioneered diving off New Providence Island

Sea Cucumbers: Everything There Is to Know

In this edition of “Ask a Marine Biologist,” Dr. David Shiffman discusses one of the ocean’s most likable echinoderm.

An Unexpected Friendship With Vermillion Rockfish

Personalities abound underwater—if you’re paying attention.