Papua New Guinea may be diving's last best place, a thrillingly exotic wilderness under water and above.

The coastal waters of Japan belong almost exclusively to the fishermen who supply the Japanese population with most of the protein in its diet. Reluctantly, the fishermen share a small portion of their realm with the many scuba divers from ...

These South Pacific jewels — including Tahiti and the Tuamotus —are for lovers of shark encounters and heart-pounding drift diving.

Dramatic wall diving, chart-topping visibility and a family-friendly atmosphere make Grand Cayman one of the most popular islands in the world.

Grab a camera and head for North Carolina, where great wrecks are the perfect companion to North America's best shark diving.

Ten dives that prove nothing could be finer.

Embarrassment of Riches: Ritzy Fort Lauderdale is easy on the eyes--above water and below.

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