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

Tropical Reefs

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25/01/2026

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

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

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

St Vincent and the Grenadines: a 10-day itinerary for sailing, diving, and island exploration

Tropical Reefs

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04/02/2026

St Vincent and the Grenadines: a 10-day itinerary for sailing, diving, and island exploration

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Do you need a passport for Cabo San Lucas? Essential entry rules for divers and ocean travelers

Local Laws & Customs

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04/07/2026

Do you need a passport for Cabo San Lucas? Essential entry rules for divers and ocean travelers

Wondering if you need a passport for Cabo San Lucas to dive? Learn the exact passport, tourist card, and documentation rules for flying, driving, or cruising to Los Cabos, plus family requirements and what to do if your passport is lost.

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.

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.

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.

Dive Insurance Compared: DAN, DiveAssure, and What Your Travel Policy Actually Covers at Depth

Travel Insurance

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12/06/2026

Dive Insurance Compared: DAN, DiveAssure, and What Your Travel Policy Actually Covers at Depth

Serious divers need more than standard travel insurance. Compare DAN, DiveAssure, and general policies for depth limits, chambers, and evacuation coverage.

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.

The Solo Diver's Advantage: Destinations Where Single-Supplement Policies Work in Your Favour

Marine Reserves

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01/06/2026

The Solo Diver's Advantage: Destinations Where Single-Supplement Policies Work in Your Favour

Discover how solo diver friendly destinations, liveaboards and dive resorts are reshaping single supplements, buddy systems and marine ethics so you can plan fair, safe and sustainable scuba trips as a solo traveler.

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

Updated Red Sea diving regulations for 2026 bring stricter liveaboard safety rules, hyperbaric upgrades and stronger reef protections, reshaping pricing, staffing and how Egypt compares to other global dive destinations.

What to Eat Between Dives: Food Culture in the World's Great Dive Towns

Local Laws & Customs

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19/05/2026

What to Eat Between Dives: Food Culture in the World's Great Dive Towns

Discover local food dive destinations where world-class scuba sites meet authentic coastal eateries, from Okinawa izakayas to Bali warungs, Cozumel ceviche stands and American food dives.

Indonesia's National Diving Directory Wants to Redefine Safe, Sustainable Dive Tourism

Tropical Reefs

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07/05/2026

Indonesia's National Diving Directory Wants to Redefine Safe, Sustainable Dive Tourism

Discover how the Indonesia Diving Directory 2026 and InDive.io create a national framework for safe, sustainable scuba diving, with 3,000+ mapped sites, 639 registered dive centers and verified operators across the archipelago.

Galapagos islands all inclusive journeys for divers and marine travelers

Plan an elegant Galapagos islands all inclusive diving journey. Compare cruises and land-based stays, marine life highlights, and eco-conscious travel tips.

Svalbard birding journeys in the high Arctic for marine‑minded travellers

Plan an elegant svalbard birding voyage from Longyearbyen, exploring Arctic wildlife, seabirds, pack ice, and ethical cruise practices tailored to marine travellers.

Planning an exceptional stay at a hotel in Antarctica for divers and polar explorers

How to plan an exceptional stay at a hotel in Antarctica, combining luxury camps, polar logistics, and marine travel for divers and polar explorers.

Salmon glacier by road: an alpine journey for marine‑minded travelers

Plan an elegant road journey to salmon glacier from Stewart and Hyder, and see how this vast British Columbia icefield shapes salmon runs and coastal diving.

by Elodie-Joy Rosenthal

Airports in Antarctica for divers and polar travelers: how polar air gateways shape marine expeditions

Travel Gear

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10/04/2026

Airports in Antarctica for divers and polar travelers: how polar air gateways shape marine expeditions

Learn how airports in Antarctica, ice runways, and South American hubs shape polar diving and marine travel, from McMurdo Station to Punta Arenas and Ushuaia.

Coastal skiff journeys for divers: refined access to shallow marine worlds

Explore how a coastal skiff can transform diving and marine travel, from shallow flats access to long range safety, engines, trailers, and customization.

by Chloe-Anne Leclerc

Local birding guides in Svalbard for marine travelers and polar wildlife lovers

Local Laws & Customs

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20/03/2026

Local birding guides in Svalbard for marine travelers and polar wildlife lovers

A professional guide to local birding guides in Svalbard for marine travelers, covering key species, safety, logistics, and how Arctic birdlife connects to polar seas.

Mastering dive weight for effortless buoyancy and safer underwater travel

Learn how to choose and adjust dive weight for perfect buoyancy, safer scuba diving, and comfortable marine travel, from materials and systems to travel tips.

Raja Ampat liveaboard journeys for serious divers and marine travelers

Plan an expert level Raja Ampat liveaboard. Learn seasons, key dive sites, conservation, and how this Coral Triangle national park compares to other iconic seas.

An elegant utila diving map for exploring the island’s signature reefs and walls

Plan your dives with an elegant utila diving map. Understand walls, sand channels, and signature sites like Moon Hole and Raggedy Cay for safe, rewarding dives.

by Maya Lupita