Learn more about technical and recreational diving at some of the most pristine locations in the country, and immerse yourself in the beauty of your national marine sanctuaries. Sanctuary waters are filled with unique ecosystems waiting to be explored, harboring a spectacular array of plants, animals and historical artifacts. NOAA provides a wealth of information related to diving and permits required to dive these national treasures.

Coral-reef crusader and conservationist Ken Nedimyer was named Sea Hero of the Year by Oris Watches North America and _Scuba Diving_ magazine at the 2014 DEMA show. For his work restoring the reefs all across the globe, Nedimyer received a check for $5,000 to continue further restoration efforts.

Check out this powerful video on the importance of sharks, and why we are more dangerous than they are.

About 57 tons have been removed from the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands by a team of NOAA divers. Read on to see what they found.

Check out our list of the newest artificial reefs from around the world! Our list includes sites in Cyprus, Thailand and Florida!

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Looking for the perfect song to accompany your next diving adventure? We've got a whole list of the tracks from artists like The Vaccines, Bassnectar, The John Butler Trio and Dio. Whether you want epic, fun or chill, this list has you set for every part of your dive: from the boat-ride out to boat-ride back in.

Check out these new marine protected areas that surfaced around the globe!

The historic HMS Solebay, lost in 1782 off Nevis, is explored 231 years later by FLCC students, who got to practice underwater surveying.