Want to make the most of your next dive trip? Citizen science trips onboard liveaboards give divers a taste of living and working as a coral, manta ray or shark research scientist.

An in-depth look at the best destinations to travel to in 2024 as voted by our readers, including the best resorts and operators.

Marine conservationist Rose Huizenga named the 2023 Seiko Sea Hero of the Year. She plans to use her $5,000 award from Seiko to fund five more years of empowering women through local coral restoration.

Diving in Indonesia can deliver decidedly different experiences, depending on where you are. To the north, Lembeh is a muck diver’s paradise, but head south to Raja Ampat for some of the most remarkable reefs you can find.

Where to be wowed by all things Lilliputian

Explore remote and pristine dive sites in comfort and style aboard *Pelagian*. A luxurious dive yacht operated by Wakatobi Dive Resort in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.

The Arenui liveaboard offers divers the chance to explore the Komodo region and experience its underwater wonders.

The late afternoon light is still bright when we roll from the dinghy into the warm waves somewhere south of Misool Island, Indonesia.

For her ingenuity and perseverance, Rose Huizenga is our February 2023 Sea Hero.