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Scuba Diving Magazine's 22nd Annual Photo Contest Now Open
Scuba Diving Editors |
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In Living Color: Diving the Philippines Visayas Islands
Francesca Page |
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3 Myths About Kids and Diving
Joshua Pramis |
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Cooperative Hunting: How Eels and Grouper Partner on Prey
Candice Landau |
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Seasickness and Panic Spell Disaster for an Unfit Diver
Melia Matthews |
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All About the PADI Invictus Endeavour Distinctive Specialty
Megan Denny |
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Islands Born of Fire: One Week Aboard Palau’s Black Pearl Liveaboard
Francesca Page |
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5 Bucket List Dive Destinations to Visit
Terry Ward |
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4 Ways to Dive the Bay Islands of Honduras: Roatán, Utila, Guanaja and Cayos Cochinos
Tiffany Duong |
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Dive Industry Innovator: Julio Galindo Sr.
Alexandra Owens |
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Protecting Mexico's Pregnant Bull Sharks
Denisse Sotomayor |
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Meet Your PADI Club Rep: Veronica Coates
Scuba Diving Editors |
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Ultimate Guide to Diving With Ocean Sunfish
Bethany Augliere |
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Luxury Diving on the Red Sea
Celeste Moure |
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The Joys of New-Diver Energy
Terry Ward |
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Best Scuba Gear Recommendations for Kids
Terry Ward |
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The Sustainable Seafood Organization Divers Should Know About
David Shiffman, Ph.D. |
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When to Replace Scuba Diving Gear (If Your Old Kit Still Works)
Annie Crawley |
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How to Photograph Camouflaged Animals Underwater
Thomas Anderson |
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PADI Releases New Limited Edition Certification Cards
Scuba Diving Partner |
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How Do Loud Noises From Ships Impact Marine Animals?
David Shiffman, Ph.D. |
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Silfra Tectonic Diver Distinctive Specialty Course: What to Know
Megan Denny |
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Largemouth Bass Hunting Behavior: The Little-Known Reef
Candice Landau |
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2026 Scuba Diving Gear Guide
Robby Myers |
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Power of the Pivot: How Flexibility Can Save a Dive Trip
Brandon Cole |
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Best Destinations for Macro Diving
Brooke Morton |
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The World’s First Silent Liveaboard Is Here—and It’s Already Sold Out
Scuba Diving Editors |
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What You Need to Know About Swimming With Orcas in Mexico
Alexandra Owens |
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Can I Scuba Dive While Taking a GLP-1?
Divers Alert Network, Grant Dong for Divers Alert Network |
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Largest-Ever Coral Colony Recorded on Great Barrier Reef
Melissa Smith |
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Scuba Diving With Long COVID: Finding Healing Underwater
Savannah Brooks |
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The Red Sea Diving Resort Redefining Sustainability
Kristin Paterakis |
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Scuba Diving Moorea: Coral Gardens, Shark Valley and Topside Wonders
Carrie Miller and Chris Taylor |
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5 Takeaways from DEEP on the Future of Human Aquatic Living
Katie Doyle |
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Treating a Coral Crisis
Bethany Augliere |
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5 Crystal-Clear Freshwater Dive Sites to Visit
Terry Ward |
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Ask a Pro Photographer: How To Take Epic Manta Ray Pictures
Jay Clue |
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Diving Lake Hydra, the Former Dutch Springs Quarry
Katie Doyle |
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How to Shoot Models in Wide-Angle Underwater Photos
Thomas Anderson |
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Study Reveals Jellyfish and Anemones Nap Just Like Humans
Melissa Hobson |
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The High Seas Treaty Is in Force: What It Means for Divers
Tiffany Duong |
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A Diver Learns the Consequence of an Outdated Diving Practice
Melia Matthews |
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4 Mellow Dive Destinations Everyone Will Love
Terry Ward |
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Gozo: The Gathering Point for Divers
Carrie Miller and Chris Taylor |
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Pirates of the Caribbean’s ‘Black Pearl’ Now Open to Divers
Melissa Smith |
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Diving Arkansas' Fearless Rock Underwater Memorial
Katie Doyle |
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Tusa's Quest for Comfortable Dive Gear
Alexandra Gillespie |
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5 Destinations for Swimming With Whales
Terry Ward |
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A Diver's Guide to the Cenotes of the Riviera Maya
Amy Harrison |
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Ode to the Average Dive
Terry Ward |
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Scuba Diving Guide to Maldives
Laura Studarus |
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Learn to Swim Like a Mermaid in This PADI Specialty Course
Megan Denny |
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Palau Diving Meets Luxury on the Four Seasons Explorer
Celeste Moure |
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5 Ways to Prep Your Kids for Diving
Abi Mullens |
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Solo Traveler’s Guide to Scuba Diving
Annie Crawley |
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Why Florida Sea Turtles Are Turning Into “Chilly Popsicles” During a Rare Cold Snap
Bethany Augliere |
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Industry Icon Georgienne Bradley Wants to Help You Save the Oceans
Laura Studarus |
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10 Best New Tec-Style Fins
Robby Myers |
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Protecting Bali's Lush Reefs
Chantae Reden |
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Best New Dive Gear February 2026
Robby Myers |
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How Do Fish Breathe Underwater?
David Shiffman, Ph.D. |
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Parts of a Rebreather and How They Work
Jay Clue |
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How to Tell a Story With Underwater Videography
Thomas Anderson |
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Szilvia Gogh and the Power of Diving Into Your Dreams
Allison Albritton |
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Scuba Diving Guide: Madeira Islands, Portugal
Candice Landau |
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Diving the Devil's Lake in Wisconsin
Katie Doyle |
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Honoring Hyperbaric Medicine Pioneer Dick Rutkowski at 95
Kristin Paterakis |
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Two Iconic Coral Species Now Functionally Extinct in Florida
Melissa Hobson |
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Diving the Spice Islands: Three Shops, Two Islands, One Unforgettable Trip
Rachel Plunkett |
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Heart to Heart With Humpbacks
Terry Ward |
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Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving Hawaii's Big Island
Brook Morton |
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How to Choose a Dive Knife or Underwater Cutting Tool
Sterling McMahan |
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Can Dental Work Cause Pain While Scuba Diving?
Melia Matthews |
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Why Endangered Marine Species Are Worth More Alive
Georgienne Bradley |
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2026 Scuba Diving Travel Calendar
Scuba Diving Editors |
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Best Scuba Diving in January
Scuba Diving Editors |
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Best Scuba Diving in February
Scuba Diving Editors |
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Best Scuba Diving in March
Scuba Diving Editors |
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Best Scuba Diving in May
Scuba Diving Editors |
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Best Scuba Diving in June
Scuba Diving Editors |
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Best Scuba Diving in July
Scuba Diving Editors |
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Best Scuba Diving in April
Scuba Diving Editors |
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Best Scuba Diving in August
Scuba Diving Editors |
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Best Scuba Diving in September
Scuba Diving Editors |
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Best Scuba Diving in October
Scuba Diving Editors |
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Best Scuba Diving in November
Scuba Diving Editors |
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Best Scuba Diving in December
Scuba Diving Editors |
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How Do I Choose a Dive Light?
Annie Crawley |
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Dive Industry Innovator: Margo Peyton
Alexandra Owens |
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Indonesian Nudibranch Awareness Course Helps With Critter ID
Megan Denny |
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5 Tips for Liveaboard Diving With Kids
Travis Marshall |
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The Ultimate Guide to Scuba Haircare
Laura Studarus |
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Chasing the Shot: Spotting Pygmies in Raja Ampat
Scuba Diving Editors |
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Eaglehawk Dive Centre Restoring Tasmanian Kelp Forests
Chantae Reden |
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How to Assess the Safety and Preparedness of a Dive Operator
Grant Dong for Divers Alert Network, Divers Alert Network |
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Rediscovering Fiji Through the Eyes of a Gen Z Diver
Terry Ward |
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Readers Pick: 3 Top Dive Destinations for 2026
Brooke Morton |
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Best New Dive Gear January 2026
Robby Myers |
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Could CITES Momentum Safeguard Entire Ocean Ecosystems?
Georgienne Bradley |
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Best Dive Lights for Every Diver: A Complete Buyer’s Guide
Jeff Milisen |
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Stunning Photo Shows Eels Hunting Out of Water
Melissa Hobson |
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Doxa's Iconic New Dive Watch
Robby Myers |
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The Night Diving Event Connecting Divers Around the World
Katie Doyle |
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How to Take Stunning Fish Photos Underwater
Thomas Anderson |
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Guide to Buying Your First Set of Freediving Equipment 
Kenzie and Tanner Pedersen |
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Best Scuba Diving Gear for 2026
Robby Myers |
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Diving Florida's Ginnie Springs
Katie Doyle |
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Greece’s Best-Kept Secret for Scuba Diving
Celeste Moure |
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Ash to Artifact: Saint-Pierre’s Underwater Ghost Town
Rachel Huber |
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This Mozambique Dive Lodge Is Making Waves in Conservation
Chantae Reden |
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New Study: Male Mantas Practice Courtship Without Females
Jasmine Corbett |
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Diving the World's Clearest Water
Terry Ward |
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A Look at Sherwood's 70-Year Legacy
Jeff Milisen |
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ScubaLab First Look: MaskOptix Diving Prescription Glasses
Robby Myers |
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Best Gifts of the Year for Scuba Divers
Scuba Diving Editors |
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A Sudden Lionfish Sting Tests a Diver's First-Aid Skills
Melia Matthews |
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Finding Family Fun at Beaches Turks and Caicos
Joshua Pramis |
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One Week in Komodo Reminded Me Why I Dive
Candice Landau |
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How Do I Stop Bumping Into My Dive Buddy Underwater?
Annie Crawley |
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Best New Dive Gear December 2025
Robby Myers |
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Garmin Descent X50i Earns ScubaLab Testers Choice
Robby Myers |
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Les Burke Named 2025 Sea Hero of the Year
Tabitha Lipkin |
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Living My Best Van Life: Tips for Diving From an RV
Rachel Plunkett |
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Asian Shark and Ray Alliance: An Eco Org Divers Should Know
David Shiffman, Ph.D. |
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Best New Dive Computers Reviewed
Robby Myers |
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How to Master the Sun Ball Photo Effect
Thomas Anderson |
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Orcas Use Kelp Tools for Grooming
Melissa Hobson |
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Luminox Celebrates 35 Years With New Dive Watch
Robby Myers |
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Diver-Operated Microscope Give Insight Into Coral Bleaching
Melissa Hobson |
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Seac Chiara Earns ScubaLab Testers Choice
Robby Myers |
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Reclaiming Scuba Diving Post-Breakup
Zanny Merullo |
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A Dream Stay Aboard the Arenui
Celeste Moure |

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