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30/09/2026

Planning an underwater photo session for unforgettable marine travel memories

Learn how to plan a safe, stylish underwater photo session on your next dive trip, from choosing locations and camera gear to working with a professional underwater photographer.

How to choose free diving fins that truly match your underwater ambitions

Fins & Footwear

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30/09/2026

How to choose free diving fins that truly match your underwater ambitions

Learn how to choose free diving fins for marine travel, from plastic vs carbon blades and stiffness selection to fit, comfort, and budget-friendly modular models like Gara and Pro Star.

Alaska's Underwater Forest: What Divers Find Beneath the Kelp Canopy

Cold Water Diving

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22/07/2026

Alaska's Underwater Forest: What Divers Find Beneath the Kelp Canopy

Discover Alaska kelp forest scuba diving: cold-water cathedral dives, signature marine life, regional highlights, gear and skills, and how research and eco trips support these productive underwater forests.

The Maldivian Atoll Nobody Talks About: Addu's Southern Reefs and the Divers Who Keep Them Quiet

Tropical Reefs

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10/07/2026

The Maldivian Atoll Nobody Talks About: Addu's Southern Reefs and the Divers Who Keep Them Quiet

Plan an Addu Atoll Maldives diving trip to the southern atoll of Seenu: explore Maa Kandu manta cleaning stations, British Loyalty wreck at 33m depth, quiet shark channels and affordable guesthouse stays on Addu Atoll Gan.

Cave and Cavern Diving for the Recreational Diver: Where Training Meets the Travel Itch

Cave Diving

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08/07/2026

Cave and Cavern Diving for the Recreational Diver: Where Training Meets the Travel Itch

Learn how recreational open water divers can progress safely into cavern and full cave diving, understand certification levels, gear changes, and ideal training destinations like Florida springs and Mexican cenotes.

Sake, Sashimi, and Hammerheads: A Culinary Dive Trip Through Japan's Izu Peninsula

Cold Water Diving

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03/07/2026

Sake, Sashimi, and Hammerheads: A Culinary Dive Trip Through Japan's Izu Peninsula

Plan an Izu Peninsula diving trip that balances hammerhead shark encounters at Mikomoto Island, macro rich shore dives at Osezaki and Izu Ocean Park, and standout food and onsens in Atami and Shimoda.

AI Dive Computers Are Profiling Your Body: Promise, Privacy, and the Data You Did Not Consent to Share

Tanks & Gauges

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01/07/2026

AI Dive Computers Are Profiling Your Body: Promise, Privacy, and the Data You Did Not Consent to Share

AI dive computers now track heart rate, breathing, and stress to personalise safety—but they also raise serious data privacy questions. Learn how underwater wearables collect, store, and share your biometric data, and use a practical checklist to protect your rights when choosing an AI-enabled dive computer.

Where to find megalodon teeth for unforgettable shark focused marine travel

Shark Encounters

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07/09/2026

Where to find megalodon teeth for unforgettable shark focused marine travel

Plan a dive trip around where to find megalodon teeth in Florida and the Carolinas. Learn key river sites, regulations, fossil identification tips, and how to combine shark diving with responsible fossil hunting travel.

Oman's Daymaniyat Islands: Arabian Sea Diving Off the Package-Tourism Radar

Marine Reserves

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26/06/2026

Oman's Daymaniyat Islands: Arabian Sea Diving Off the Package-Tourism Radar

Plan Oman Daymaniyat Islands diving with this detailed guide to permits, marine life, seasons and Muscat logistics, including named dive centres, boat times and reserve rules.

Street Food and Reef Dives: Eating Your Way Along Sulawesi's Dive Coast

Tropical Reefs

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24/06/2026

Street Food and Reef Dives: Eating Your Way Along Sulawesi's Dive Coast

Discover Sulawesi diving food culture from Manado fish markets to Bunaken wall dives, Lembeh muck sites and Tana Toraja highlands, with etiquette tips, local dishes and practical dive travel advice.

Diving the Cenotes with Children: Age Limits, Guided Snorkel Options, and Cavern Dives Worth the Wait

Cave Diving

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29/06/2026

Diving the Cenotes with Children: Age Limits, Guided Snorkel Options, and Cavern Dives Worth the Wait

Practical guide to cenote diving with kids in Mexico’s Riviera Maya: age limits, safety tips, family‑friendly cenotes like Dos Ojos and Cenote Azul, and how to choose guides and routes for children and teens.

The Azores Triangle: Europe's Best-Kept Open Secret for Pelagic Encounters

Cold Water Diving

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19/06/2026

The Azores Triangle: Europe's Best-Kept Open Secret for Pelagic Encounters

Plan azores diving pelagic encounters across Santa Maria, Faial, and Pico. Learn the June–October season, blue shark protocols, seamounts, and logistics for couples.

Citizen Science at Depth: Are Volunteer Divers Producing Real Data or Just Checking a Box?

Marine Reserves

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17/06/2026

Citizen Science at Depth: Are Volunteer Divers Producing Real Data or Just Checking a Box?

Are citizen science diving programs real marine research or just marketing? A critical guide for divers who want their reef time to produce rigorous data.

Peak Summer 2026: The Destinations Delivering Visibility, Encounters, and Breathing Room

Tropical Reefs

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12/06/2026

Peak Summer 2026: The Destinations Delivering Visibility, Encounters, and Breathing Room

A Condé Nast style guide to the best diving in July and August, highlighting Maldives, Fiji, Galápagos, Red Sea, and temperate wild cards with real visibility and space.

What to Pack for a Dive Trip: The Gear Checklist Beyond Your Reg and BCD

Packing Guides

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22/06/2026

What to Pack for a Dive Trip: The Gear Checklist Beyond Your Reg and BCD

Plan a smoother scuba vacation with a practical dive trip packing list: save-dive kit essentials, what to own vs rent, electronics, family comfort, and safety tips for liveaboards and multi-stop itineraries.

Macro in Muck: Why the World's Best Tiny-Creature Photography Happens in the Least Glamorous Sites

Tropical Reefs

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12/06/2026

Macro in Muck: Why the World's Best Tiny-Creature Photography Happens in the Least Glamorous Sites

Why the sharpest underwater macro images come from muck diving macro photography destinations like Lembeh, Anilao and Ambon, with gear, critter and travel advice.

Cap Ferrat luxury villas with a diver’s eye on local laws and marine etiquette

Local Laws & Customs

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20/08/2026

Cap Ferrat luxury villas with a diver’s eye on local laws and marine etiquette

Practical guide to Cap Ferrat luxury villas for divers: villa layouts, local marine laws, etiquette, environmental practices, and key figures for planning a Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat dive stay.

Why bay colony beach club is a refined base for tropical reef diving in Naples Florida

Tropical Reefs

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14/08/2026

Why bay colony beach club is a refined base for tropical reef diving in Naples Florida

Discover how Bay Colony Beach Club in Naples, Florida offers divers a refined coastal base with private beach access, nearby marinas, and estate homes tailored to an active marine lifestyle.

How to Choose a Liveaboard: Route Length, Cabin Class, and the Questions Your Agent Won't Ask

Travel Gear

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18/06/2026

How to Choose a Liveaboard: Route Length, Cabin Class, and the Questions Your Agent Won't Ask

A precise buyer’s guide on how to choose a liveaboard dive trip, from route length and cabin class to nitrox, guide ratios, safety checks, and real trip reports.

The Liveaboard Boom Is Pricing Out Local Dive Guides: Who Benefits When the Boat Moves On?

Local Laws & Customs

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05/06/2026

The Liveaboard Boom Is Pricing Out Local Dive Guides: Who Benefits When the Boat Moves On?

How the global liveaboard dive boom is reshaping reef tourism, shifting income away from shore-based dive guides, and what responsible operators, agencies, and divers can do to support coastal communities and marine conservation.

Exploring the best spearfishing spots in the NYC area: a guide to marine adventure

How to accurately determine how long your scuba tank will last underwater

Tanks & Gauges

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27/01/2026

How to accurately determine how long your scuba tank will last underwater

Exploring the legendary shipwreck off Jupiter, Florida’s treasure coast

Wreck Diving Spots

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08/03/2026

Exploring the legendary shipwreck off Jupiter, Florida’s treasure coast

Cozumel fish: exploring the vibrant marine life of Mexico's Caribbean reefs

Tropical Reefs

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30/01/2026

Cozumel fish: exploring the vibrant marine life of Mexico's Caribbean reefs

Stone anchors: ancient maritime technology shaping underwater exploration

Wreck Diving Spots

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01/02/2026

Stone anchors: ancient maritime technology shaping underwater exploration

Get Certified for Less: The Destinations Where Dive Training Costs a Fraction of the Price

Tropical Reefs

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08/05/2026

Get Certified for Less: The Destinations Where Dive Training Costs a Fraction of the Price

Achieving recognition with the SSI advanced open water card: pathways to expertise and adventure

Advanced Skills

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22/01/2026

Achieving recognition with the SSI advanced open water card: pathways to expertise and adventure

How to master scuba regulator intermediate pressure adjustment for safer, smoother dives

Beginner Tips

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18/03/2026

How to master scuba regulator intermediate pressure adjustment for safer, smoother dives

How deep can a person...

Tropical Reefs

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26/01/2026

How deep can a person dive: exploring the limits of human depth in scuba and technical diving

After Vaavu Atoll: What the Maldives Cave Tragedy Means for Dive Travellers

Cave Diving

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27/05/2026

After Vaavu Atoll: What the Maldives Cave Tragedy Means for Dive Travellers

A refined costa rica itinerary 7 days for divers and ocean lovers

Marine Reserves

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23/02/2026

A refined costa rica itinerary 7 days for divers and ocean lovers

Egypt Rewrites the Rulebook: How New Red Sea Regulations Reshape Dive Safaris

Local Laws & Customs

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29/05/2026

Egypt Rewrites the Rulebook: How New Red Sea Regulations Reshape Dive Safaris

Understanding the lifespan of clownfish: what every marine enthusiast should know

Coral Species

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25/01/2026

Understanding the lifespan of clownfish: what every marine enthusiast should know

An unforgettable experience: snorkeling with whale sharks in pristine waters

Tropical Reefs

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29/01/2026

An unforgettable experience: snorkeling with whale sharks in pristine waters

El Niño Is Back: Which Dive Destinations Face Bleaching This Summer and Where to Go Instead

Tropical Reefs

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20/07/2026

El Niño Is Back: Which Dive Destinations Face Bleaching This Summer and Where to Go Instead

Budget Liveaboards That Do Not Cut Corners: Six Routes Under $200 a Night

Tropical Reefs

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06/07/2026

Planning an underwater photo session for unforgettable marine travel memories

How to choose free diving fins that truly match your underwater ambitions

Alaska's Underwater Forest: What Divers Find Beneath the Kelp Canopy

The Maldivian Atoll Nobody Talks About: Addu's Southern Reefs and the Divers Who Keep Them Quiet

Cave and Cavern Diving for the Recreational Diver: Where Training Meets the Travel Itch

Sake, Sashimi, and Hammerheads: A Culinary Dive Trip Through Japan's Izu Peninsula

AI Dive Computers Are Profiling Your Body: Promise, Privacy, and the Data You Did Not Consent to Share

Where to find megalodon teeth for unforgettable shark focused marine travel

Oman's Daymaniyat Islands: Arabian Sea Diving Off the Package-Tourism Radar

Street Food and Reef Dives: Eating Your Way Along Sulawesi's Dive Coast

Diving the Cenotes with Children: Age Limits, Guided Snorkel Options, and Cavern Dives Worth the Wait

The Azores Triangle: Europe's Best-Kept Open Secret for Pelagic Encounters

Citizen Science at Depth: Are Volunteer Divers Producing Real Data or Just Checking a Box?

Peak Summer 2026: The Destinations Delivering Visibility, Encounters, and Breathing Room

What to Pack for a Dive Trip: The Gear Checklist Beyond Your Reg and BCD

Macro in Muck: Why the World's Best Tiny-Creature Photography Happens in the Least Glamorous Sites

Cap Ferrat luxury villas with a diver’s eye on local laws and marine etiquette

Why bay colony beach club is a refined base for tropical reef diving in Naples Florida

How to Choose a Liveaboard: Route Length, Cabin Class, and the Questions Your Agent Won't Ask

The Liveaboard Boom Is Pricing Out Local Dive Guides: Who Benefits When the Boat Moves On?

Exploring the best spearfishing spots in the NYC area: a guide to marine adventure

How to accurately determine how long your scuba tank will last underwater

Exploring the legendary shipwreck off Jupiter, Florida’s treasure coast

Cozumel fish: exploring the vibrant marine life of Mexico's Caribbean reefs

Stone anchors: ancient maritime technology shaping underwater exploration

Get Certified for Less: The Destinations Where Dive Training Costs a Fraction of the Price

Achieving recognition with the SSI advanced open water card: pathways to expertise and adventure

How to master scuba regulator intermediate pressure adjustment for safer, smoother dives

How deep can a person dive: exploring the limits of human depth in scuba and technical diving

After Vaavu Atoll: What the Maldives Cave Tragedy Means for Dive Travellers

A refined costa rica itinerary 7 days for divers and ocean lovers

Egypt Rewrites the Rulebook: How New Red Sea Regulations Reshape Dive Safaris

Understanding the lifespan of clownfish: what every marine enthusiast should know

An unforgettable experience: snorkeling with whale sharks in pristine waters

El Niño Is Back: Which Dive Destinations Face Bleaching This Summer and Where to Go Instead

Budget Liveaboards That Do Not Cut Corners: Six Routes Under $200 a Night