Jacques Cousteau inspired thousands of globe-trotters through his famous ocean exploration documentaries. Sites he discovered or praised over 50 years ago remain diving meccas, from Mexico to Thailand. Here’s how to experience the places that impressed even the biggest name in diving.

The best scuba diving in the Golden Triangle of Sipadan, Mabul and Kapalai includes macro diving hotspots and sites famous for schooling barracuda and hammerheads.

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Check out the latest purpose-sunk shipwrecks for scuba divers in Sabah National Park, Galveston, Texas and Pernambuco Artificial Wreck Marine Park.

Presenting the 2017 Readers Choice Awards for the Best Scuba Diving Destinations For Beginners.

Presenting the 2017 readers choice awards for best macro scuba diving in Pacific and Indian oceans.

You don't have to venture into deep waters to get memorable diving experiences. These locations, chosen by you, offer close-to-shore dive spots worth exploring!

At Sipadan's Barracuda Point these amazing fish can be seen schooling in huge numbers, offering divers thrills and the chance to get great photos.

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