Stories From the Field

Jacques de Vos with Ikelite Underwater Housing in Norway

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Scuba Diving St Croix in the Age of COVID

Ambassador Glenn Ostle succumbs to pier pressure and braves international air travel to get out of the house and pursue his passion.

Canadian Splash: Destination Newfoundland

It may not be as warm as the Caribbean but the waters surrounding this northeasterly Canadian island are nearly as clear, vibrantly colored, and diverse.

An Insider's Guide to Diving Yap, Micronesia

Find out what keeps bringing Ambassador David Fleetham back to this charming and vibrant island state in the western Pacific Ocean.

My Top 5 Favorite Wrecks of Truk Lagoon

Author of the Airplane Graveyard, Truk Odyssey Captain, and Ambassador Brandi Mueller shares her favorites among some of the world's greatest wreck dives.

An Insider's Guide to Diving the Blue Heron Bridge, Florida

This shore dive in Riviera Beach, Florida, has something for new divers and experienced photographers alike. Here are the top tips from local Ambassador Bryant Turffs.

Canadian Splash: Destination Nova Scotia

Dive Buddies 4 Life Ali & Joey Postma are back to give us an underwater tour "Canada's Ocean Playground," Nova Scotia.

What Makes Diving in the Philippines Unique? [VIDEO]

This beautiful 3-minute short describes the diversity and magic you will find underwater in the Philippines.

2019 Roatán Underwater Photo Fest Trip Report

It was another successful week of diving, photo workshops, and competition at the 2019 Roatan Photo Fest. Get ready to mark your calendar for 2020!

Canadian Splash: Destination New Brunswick

Dive Buddies 4 Life Ali and Joey Postma bring you the first part in a series highlighting the life underwater in each of Canada's 13 provinces and territories.

Kingdom of Tonga Underwater with the Humpback Whales [VIDEO]

Feast your eyes on Ambassador Grant Thomas' 2019 highlight reel swimming with the majestic humpback whales in the Kingdom of Tonga.

An Insider's Guide to Diving Roatan, Bay Islands

Native islander Ambassador Shawn Jackson gives the full rundown of the best dive sites and topside activities on this beautiful bay island.

Planning a Trip to Tonga to Swim with Humpback Whales

Follow in the wake of Captain Cook and head out to the aptly named "Friendly Islands" for an encounter like none other.

Behind the Shot: Swirling Mobulas in Southern Baja Mexico

The mobula migration is one of the wonders of the underwater world. We talked to Ambassador David Valencia to find out the story behind the winning shot.

Dive Diversions: On Safari in Uganda with the Sony Alpha A7R III

Find out more about this unique opportunity to sit with mountain gorillas in between great white sharks and the sardine run.

Planning a Shore Diving Trip to Bonaire

Sometimes it's a good idea to get off the beaten path of the dive boats and choose your own adventure.

An Insiders Guide to Diving Wakatobi Resort Indonesia

Ambassador Steve Miller has logged hundreds of dives on Wakatobi's surrounding reefs. Here are his top picks from one of the most exclusive and pristine diving locations in the world.

Freediving a 60 Ton Statue in the Bahamas with Jenna Martin

Ambassador Jenna Martin shares what it felt like to come face to face with a 20' stone goddess off the coast of Nassau, Bahamas.

Planning a Trip to Photograph Manatees in Crystal River, Florida

This is one of our most loved winter getaways for its clear 72ºF waters and the so-ugly-they're-cute manatee population. A perfect family friendly trip- even for non-divers!

Tonga Underwater with Humpback Whales and Grant Thomas

We catch up with Ambassador Grant Thomas to find out more about how to photograph these majestic creatures.

2018 Roatán Underwater Photo Fest Trip Report

Ambassador Brandi Miller reports on the diving, seminars, and photography contest from the 2018 Photo Fest. Learn what you can look forward to next year!