Underwater kelp forests stretch along thousands of miles of coastlines worldwide. Teeming with marine life, these destinations are home to the best kelp-diving experiences.

Sometimes, the hardest part about planning a dive trip is deciding where to go. These are the most exciting destinations at the top of our ever-growing must-dive list.

Here's what you need to know about New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tobago whether it's your first trip or you're on a return flight.

It’s all on the table: Lake diving in New Zealand, a free resort stay in Papua New Guinea, pairing scuba with daily spa treatments and more.

The mass bleaching of native sea sponges was spotted for the first time in New Zealand’s Breaksea Sound and Doubtful Sound fjords in Fiordland.

New Zealand is home to diverse dive sites, spectacular coastlines and pristine marine reserves.

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When and where to go snorkeling with five species of whales and dolphins.

The best scuba diving sites and things to do in New Zealand.