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When is the right age for your kids to learn to dive? A scuba mom — who has dived with her kids in Cuba, Cozumel and more — has tips for diving with kids.

From the Andaman Sea to the Coral Sea, this region offers unspoiled reefs, big animals, thrilling drifts, World War II wrecks and unparalleled macro life.

Fiji's reefs — which boast colorful, spectacular displays of soft coral — are a perfect canvas for underwater photographers.

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From the reef to the open ocean, some marine animals have found ways to ease the daily rigors of survival in the underwater world by joining forces. Symbiotic and commensal relationships sometimes create mutually beneficial relationships for wildly dissimilar creatures — much to the entertainment of divers.

When I first told my family that I would be feeding sharks, everyone, especially my mom, thought I was crazy. In Fiji, some believe in a shark god named Dakuwaqa, so they respect the sharks. But growing up here, we mostly heard about sharks as man-eaters, and something to avoid. We certainly didn’t think of them as something you would want surrounding you, but that’s what happens to me every week.

Based on the opinions of thousands of divers from across the globe, our annual Top 100 Readers Choice Awards showcase the best scuba diving in the world.

A simple guide to preserving our marine resources for future generations.