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An Insider's Guide to Diving Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

If you're a sharkoholic, don't miss Aliwal Shoal. Dive instructor Nicki Gibson shares all of her insider knowledge on this famous South African dive spot.

World's First Animated 3D Anatomically Accurate Model of a Manta Ray [VIDEO]

Ikelite Ambassador Bryant Turffs, Florida Manta Project, and Angari Foundation team up to create the world's first anatomically correct Manta Ray model which will help manta ray conservation and ed...

New Manatee Habitat Discovered | A Call to Action [VIDEO]

Environmental explorer Klaus Thymann shares his short documentary about a newly discovered manatee habitat and the important efforts to save it.

The Wild Coast | Sardine Run, Sharks, and South Africa

Ikelite Ambassador Matt Jacobs travels to South Africa and loses his luggage but gains life affirming experiences.

Water Vlogged | Not-so-Great Lakes Surfing

Ikelite Video Editor, Logan Wood, takes us behind the scenes filming on the Great Lakes with the Sony a7 IV and surfer Matt Wagner.

Our Favorite Underwater Photography Podcasts | Part 3

We're back with part three of our favorite underwater photography podcasts.

Shooting a Surf Documentary in the Great Lakes with Matt Wagner [VIDEO]

We got a chance to hang out with Matt Wagner and talk surfing, the Great Lakes, making documentaries, and bringing his Fujifilm FT-4 underwater.

The Story of Ikelite | Making Underwater Photography Accessible

A behind the scenes look at Ikelite: past, present, and future.

Our Favorite Underwater Photography Podcasts | Part 2

We're back with another addition of our favorite underwater photography podcasts.

An Insider's Guide to Shore Diving Catalina Island

Everything you've ever wanted to know about shore diving Catalina Island and the Kelp Forest.

Diving the Crack Between Continents | Silfra, Iceland [VIDEO]

Ikelite Photo Guru Steve Miller got to check a big one off his bucket list: diving Silfra, Iceland. He shares some tips about his dive and traveling Iceland in general.

Behind the Scenes of an Underwater Editorial Photo Shoot

Ikelite Ambassador Rebecca Handler recently had the opportunity to shoot the cover image for New Jersey Magazine, and she gave us a peak behind the scenes.

Why Is the Ocean So Bright When You Turn Off Your Lights?

Dr. Edie Widder dives deep to find out why so much energy is expended by bioluminescence.

Diving and Visiting Catalina Island [VIDEO]

We grabbed our gear and headed out to the Scuba Show in Long Beach, California. But first, we made a pit-stop to go diving in Catalina, California.

Diving Fiji by Liveaboard | Brilliant Bligh Water

Ikelite ambassador David Fleetham shares his experience diving The Bligh Water of Fiji from the Nai'a liveaboard.

Honoring a Legend: Marty Snyderman's Scuba Service Award

A prolific legend in the underwater photography industry, Marty Snyderman, is honored with the California Scuba Service Award.

Book Review: Into the Planet by Jill Heinerth

Jill Heinerth's memoir Into the Planet is a fast-paced read that will give you new insights on fear, hope, and cave diving.

The Brutal Impact of Fisheries on Sea Lions in Mexico

Photographer and educator, Philip Bonds, shares his experience as a citizen scientist with the Rescote de Lobos Marinos, helping to document the impacts of microfilament fishing nets on sea lions.