The region’s premier scuba diving and environmentally-friendly Caribbean resort

The best places to swim with whale sharks, from Belize to Tanzania.

Giacomo Palavicini's conservation efforts convinced Honduras to declare a moratorium on shark fishing, making him our July 2015 Sea Hero.

The Honduras Caribbean islands of Roatan and Utila deliver underwater thrills that captivate even the most discerning divers.

Year after year, these islands win honors in our annual Top 100 Awards, including best beginner, macro and cave diving.

How will your kids be spending their summer vacation? The Whale Shark and Oceanic Research Center at Utila Lodge is offering a marine conservation program for parents, grandparents and children in June and July 2015 that hopes to teach kids about preserving the environment.

Participants who attend the annual coral spawning event will learn about coral reef ecology and conservation through a series of interactive lectures and workshops run by marine biologists.

Embark on whale shark snorkel trips at the WSORC program, where where you will have the opportunity to help researchers collect valuable data on this enigmatic gentle giant.

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.