At these seven sites, taking a walk off a pier might be the best move you’ll ever make. Some of the best diving on the planet is literally under your feet.

It might not be a jetty in the strictest sense (though it is used to tie up boats), but Florida’s best shore dive is one of those can’t-wait-to-get under experiences rendered all the more surprising by its incongruous topside surrounds — a rushing overpass, South Florida’s ubiquitous looming condoscape and even a power plant off in the distance.

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In the world’s self-proclaimed sharks tooth capital, history-hungry divers are constantly on the hunt for ancient predators’ remains.

The Florida Keys are one of America's underwater treasures for divers.

Underwater mazes, clear, rushing fresh water and natural light shows feed the urge to submerge.

Dive Log: Secret spots & must-see dive classics.

Dive Log: Secret spots & must-see dive classics.

Artificial reefs off the Sunshine State.