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Brooke Morton

Brooke Morton

I owe my love of diving to summer camp, getting certified at age 14. After college, I became an instructor, teaching on the island of St. Croix. Working for travel magazines, I've been lucky to travel to every continent on assignment, from jumping in the water with humpback whales in Antarctica to swimming alongside mantas in Asia.

Brooke Morton Articles

6 Bucket-List Dive Sites You Should Train For

Open-water certification is great, but the destinations on our list are best visited after mastering some advanced training. Here are six sites where extra certification goes a long way.

Are You Missing Out? The Benefits of an Air-Integrated Dive Computer

An air-integrated dive computer—such as the Peregrine TX—makes it easier for you to see all your essential data with just a quick glance at your wrist.

Best Destinations for Shore Diving 2024

Don't take it from us: These three locales were given top marks in our 2024 Readers Choice survey. You told us where to go; we're showing you what to do when you get there.

Best Destinations for Advanced Diving

Looking to explore a little deeper or try out a new underwater skill? Here are the best places for advanced open water divers to visit.

30 Iconic Places to Dive in 2024

Sometimes, the hardest part about planning a dive trip is deciding where to go. These are the most exciting destinations at the top of our ever-growing must-dive list.

What It's Like to Be an Underwater Photographer in Ningaloo Reef

Whether it’s photographing guests or dodging whale sharks feasting on a krill cloud, every day is an adventure for this photographer. Read her most memorable encounter, how she got here, and how she continues to inspire others with her work.

Dangerous Jobs: Diving With Alligators and Crocodiles

Conservation work isn’t known for being glamorous, but sometimes it can be as dangerous as it is rewarding. Here’s what it takes to work in a herpetology lab, complete with freediving alongside animals that are 10 times more dangerous to dive with than sharks.

Readers Choice: World's Best Places to Go Scuba Diving in 2024

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

World's Best Destinations for Underwater Photography

The world is one big backdrop for myriad photo ops, but some spots dazzle more than others. These are the most photo-worthy locales determined by Scuba Diving readers.