In the Philippines, a diver captures a hungry sea turtle chowing down on its latest meal.

Lovely ships, spectacular dives, and friendly crews await you on Siren Fleet Luxury Liveaboards

From the Andaman Sea to the Coral Sea, this region offers unspoiled reefs, big animals, thrilling drifts, World War II wrecks and unparalleled macro life.

Want to see a mermaid swimming with whale sharks in the Philippines? Watch this stunning video.

Turtle Bay Dive Resort gives you an unforgettable encounter with the beauty of the coral seas and the laid-back atmosphere of a deluxe resort - spacious and complete with all the amenities for a truly enjoyable vacation.

Hard to spot and even harder to look away from, creatures like the tasseled anglerfish, stargazer, red-lipped batfish and reef stonefish are among the most unsightly species in the underwater world.

Peter Hughes knows a thing or two about live-aboards, and he has a spot in the DEMA Hall of Fame to prove it. In 2011, Hughes received the DEMA Reaching Out Award for helping to evolve the live-aboard diving industry over the past three decades. That same year, after spending more than 25 years building his former live-aboard company, Peter Hughes Diving, Inc., the 40-year scuba diving veteran threw all of his expertise and energy into a new live-aboard venture, the DivEncounters Alliance

From the reef to the open ocean, some marine animals have found ways to ease the daily rigors of survival in the underwater world by joining forces. Symbiotic and commensal relationships sometimes create mutually beneficial relationships for wildly dissimilar creatures — much to the entertainment of divers.

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