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Body Glove Co-Founder and Wetsuit Pioneer Passes at 84

Bob Meistrell, who began making wetsuits for surfers and divers in the early 1950s and with his twin brother, Bill, founded Body Glove, one of the world’s largest wetsuit companies, died on Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Catalina, Calif. He was 84 and lived in Redondo Beach.

Encounters: Celebrate, American-Style

Looking for summertime scuba fun in the good old U.S. of A., where you can make new dive buddies, or dive for a cause? Read on (and then share your club or shop's events with us).

Geo-Quiz #2 July 2013

Test your knowledge of dive geography using the three clues to determine the name of this mystery dive spot.

Inside ScubaLab: 2013 Regulator Test Preview

Check out this preview of the 16 new models we dived during the 2013 ScubaLab Regulator Test.

Secret Spot: Finland Mine Sweep

Ojamo lime mine in Finland is an underworld playground for divers.

Encounters: Gettin' Busy

When marine creatures converge for the sake of their species, the results can be a kaleidoscope of a dive.

Critter Hunt: Caribbean Octopus

Up close with a Caribbean Octopus and his hungry entourage during a feeding.

Ocean Planet: Saving Cocos' Sharks and Turtles

Divers are drawn to Cocos Island as if on a pilgrimmage, but this teeming biodiversity hotspot is threatened by illegal fishing. Learn what you can do to help.