Venturing into cold water for the first time? Consider the very accessible Catalina Island and enjoy this step-by-step guide to making the most of this famed diving locale.

This archipelago, north of Seattle in the Salish sea, is packed with so much lush life, you'll feel as though transported to a faraway land.

This wreck, dating back to 1921, isn't the easiest to get to. But once you do, you'll be treated to an abundance of life.

Once a year, divers of all skill levels gather for a weekend of frigid diving in one of Iowa's frozen-over lakes.

Whether you are new to ice diving or a veteran, this small Michigan town is the perfect place to take a dip during the winter season.

Monterey, California, is home to insatiably curious and playful harbor seals. Here's what it's like when they're zipping around you while on a dive.

When the temperatures dip, but the urge to dive hits, residents in South Carolina head to Lake Keowee, where an on-site energy plant warms the water to temperatures up to 80 degrees.

From Pensacola to Panama City, the Florida Panhandle is packed with biodiversity and so many wrecks (40-plus and counting), you can't possibly see it all in one trip.

Experience the thrill of diving the USS Oriskany. Encounter vibrant marine life, swim through massive structures and witness the transformation of this military titan.