Peter Hughes knows a thing or two about live-aboards, and he has a spot in the DEMA Hall of Fame to prove it. In 2011, Hughes received the DEMA Reaching Out Award for helping to evolve the live-aboard diving industry over the past three decades. That same year, after spending more than 25 years building his former live-aboard company, Peter Hughes Diving, Inc., the 40-year scuba diving veteran threw all of his expertise and energy into a new live-aboard venture, the DivEncounters Alliance

Arranging and planning your Belize scuba diving packages and snorkeling trips in Placencia have never been easier or more fun with Splash Dive Center.

Based on the opinions of thousands of divers from across the globe, our annual Top 100 Readers Choice Awards showcase the best scuba diving in the world.

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Where can you dive or snorkel with big animals in the Caribbean? Here are some of the best encounters with sharks, whales, and a host of other pelagics.

This Belize dive shop owner was honored as a Sea Hero in 2012 for her dedication to children and the ocean planet.

Unpackaged. Unfiltered. Unspoiled. This is the majesty of Honduras. From the breathtaking sunsets in Roatan, to the misty green mountains of Pico Bonito, Honduras is a vibrant wonderland, full of adventure and breathtaking beauty.

How fortunate can one destination be? For generations, the English-speaking people of Belize have been committed to preserving the country's unique atmosphere and charm, while welcoming visitors with open arms as if they had lived here all their lives.

Want to dive with really big animals? These 10 destinations feature the superstars of ocean animals: sharks, dolphins, whale sharks, sea lions and manta rays.