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Looking for Mr. Little: 20 Amazing Macro Photos

Judy G's macro gallery showcases little gems found in Indonesia, Fiji and other locations; plus, her tips on getting ready for close-up photography.

Legend Down Under: Diving Australia's Great Barrier Reef

Have you ever wondered what it's like to dive the Great Barrier Reef? Expert photographer and diver Craig Dietrich tells us how he met Mike Ball, founder of Mike Ball Expeditions in Australia, and ended up embarking on one of the most memorable liveaboard trips he has ever been on.

The Best Places to Go Shark Diving

Many of the world's hottest shark scuba diving spots also offer can't-miss topside thrills to keep your heart rate up between dives.

Video: Corals and Sponges Come to Life in this Amazing Time-lapse Film

Marine Biologist and PhD student Daniel Stoupin has made an amazing time-lapse video of the Great Barrier Reef's sponges and corals under high magnification, showing a world of color and shapes that highlights the biodiversity of the largest coral reef ecosystem in the world.

Look: Photographing White-spotted Bamboo Shark Eggs

At first glance, these tiny white-spotted bamboo sharks appear to be suspended in oddly-shaped balloons! These shark pups make for a great photo opportunity. Find out the best way to capture them here!

Top 100 Destination: Diving in Palau

Palau's excellent scuba diving earned it a number awards in our annual Top 100 Readers Choice Awards.

2014 Photo Contest: 20 Amazing Nudibranch Pictures

Dive into the bizarre and beautiful world of nudibranchs with this amazing photo gallery compiled from Scuba Diving Magazine's 2014 Photo Contest submissions!

Forever Pristine: New Zealand Approves Marine Reserves

Have you heard about marine conservation in New Zealand? New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands are now being protected from fishing, mining and drilling through new marine reserves. Learn why this parliament decision is so important, and find more articles at scubadiving.com.

Structure Diving: Bridges, Piers and Oil Rigs

Bridges, piers and oil platforms are prime real estate for attracting marine life, from tiny critters to oceangoing giants. Here are some of the world's best.