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VIDEO Great White Shark Surprises Scuba Divers

Not many people can say they've been diving out of a cage with great white sharks. These divers had a special encounter with one while diving off Catalina Island, California.

Why You Should Join PADI Club

Along with receiving a subscription to Scuba Diving magazine, PADI Club members

What to Know About the Fourth Global Coral Bleaching Event

Since February 2023, record-high global sea surface temperatures have stressed corals, leading to a fourth global bleaching event. Fifty-four countries and territories spanning all ocean basins—Atlantic, Pacific and Indian—have reported severe coral bleaching.

World Famous Anaconda Dies

Bonito, Brazil is a growing hot spot to dive with anacondas. A snake nicknamed Ana Julia was well-known to the local community. She was recently found dead leaving locals, scientists and filmmakers wondering how she died.

Women Divers Hall of Fame Awards 2024 Scholarships and Grants

Individual divers from 14 countries across the world were awarded grants and scholarships by the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) to advance their careers through education, financial and career assistance.

Why Are Florida's Sawfish Dying?

Scientists from universities, institutions and state agencies are working to find the cause behind strange fish behavior and sawfish deaths.

Top 3 Reasons to Visit the Diving Capital of Latin America

It's not surprising that Cozumel is Mexico's most visited island, drawing more than 4.5 million visitors per year. Cozumel, meaning "Island of the Swallows", is located on the world's second largest barrier reef. It is home to some of the best dive sites that feature an average of 80 feet visibility year-round, colorful marine life, spectacular topside activities, great shopping, and is rich with culture. Considered to be the "Diving Capital of Latin America", here's our list of the top three reasons to visit the stunning island of Cozumel.

How to Sustainably Celebrate the Holiday Season

The holidays are a notoriously wasteful time of year, but they don’t have to be. Follow this scuba diver’s guide to a low-impact holiday that doesn’t harm the ocean.

Maui, the Aftermath: Stories of Loss, Grief and Community

How the unprecedented fires devastated a historic town and its people-including the dive community. Here is what you need to know three months later and how you can help