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Chasing the Shot: Tope Shark in Azores, Portugal
This amazing encounter with a tope shark and its prey happened in Azores, Portugal, roughly 900 miles west of mainland Europe.
11 Captivating Images From Scuba Diving Magazine's 2025 Photo Contest
Our 2025 Honorable Mentions showcase the magic of life beneath the waves. From striking split-shots of intimate encounters to mesmerizing macro portraits of otherworldly creatures, these images stand out as this year’s photo contest runner-ups.
Announcing Scuba Diving's 2025 Underwater Photo Contest Winners

Scuba Diving magazine announces the winning images from this year's contest. Prepare to be wowed. 

How to Turn Your Dive Videos Into Instagram Reels

If you're vying for a viral social moment, dropping a winning Instagram Reel is a good way to start. Here's how to film the best underwater content to become a social media maven.

Chasing the Shot: Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island, Canada, is a year-round dive destination, but there's a certain time of year when you're more likely to spot one of these Pacific spiny lumpsuckers.

How to Master Underwater Fluoro Photography

Fluorescence is a magical light show some creatures put on to make an average night dive a show-stopping spectacle. Here's how to capture it on camera.

How to Master the Motion Blur Photo

Blurry photos usually land in the wastebasket. But motion blurs can also enhance an image by highlighting action. Here's how to successfully pull it off.

Chasing the Shot: Malpelo Island

This year-round Colombian destination, best-suited for advanced divers due to strong currents, is a prime site for spotting huge schools of fish.

How to Photograph Tide Pool Split-Shots

Split-shots let you simultaneously show off what's going on both above and below the surface. Here's how to nail the technique and land the perfect shot.