Discover why the Ocean Wind wreck, an exploration-worthy artificial reef off the Florida Panhandle, is a favorite among divers of all levels.

Conservation work isn’t known for being glamorous, but sometimes it can be as dangerous as it is rewarding. Here’s what it takes to work in a herpetology lab, complete with freediving alongside animals that are 10 times more dangerous to dive with than sharks.

Bleached corals are less likely to spawn, a huge cause for concern in Florida after a severe bleaching event recently. But after monitoring last year’s split-spawn activity, we discovered that there still may be hope for a recovery.

Ever wonder what it is like to help with coral conservation? Dive in with editor Kristin Paterakis as she rediscovers the importance of giving back to the underwater community--both corals and the next generation of ocean torchbearers.

Islamorada non-profit I.CARE will host their 2nd Annual Trash Derby from May 2-5, 2024. Anyone can participate in land or diving clean-ups for FREE to restore Florida’s coral reefs.

Where to be wowed by all things Lilliputian

Check out this local shore diving site in Palm Beach County, Florida, through the eyes of the local community—then go out and find your own backyard scuba spot.

One of the highlights of diving in Pensacola is exploring the numerous shipwrecks located in the area. The Gulf of Mexico's warm waters and strong currents have created an ideal environment for wreck diving.

Where better to put a drysuit through its paces than in Florida's iconic cave systems? Okay, maybe Antarctica, but when you test drysuits in Florida, something that can hold up to the rough limestone walls of a cave takes precedence.