For centuries, the waters off the Outer Banks of North Carolina have claimed hundreds of vessels. Here are the best shipwrecks for divers in the Tarheel State.

Diving can be heavenly, never more so than in the presence of one of the loveliest creatures of the underwater world, angelfish. Luckily they are found in almost all parts of the globe, as these images taken by members of [ScubaDiving.com's Forum ](http://forums.scubadiving.com/forum.php)attest.

North of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands' protected area called Acentejo, is this basalt formation, La Rapadura. During an eruption, lava basalt came into contact with the sea, forming the spectacular structure.

Due to their keen camouflage tricks and seeming ability to outsmart us, octopuses fascinate divers. The hunt is only the beginning: We scan reef and rubble for tentacles and shell piles, occasionally rewarded with an opportunity to discover this animal’s reactions. Will we be deceived, or do we give octopuses too much credit?

Now guests at Cozumel Palace can dive into excitement with their ResortCredit.

A photo gallery from our D2D message board that showcases the these least understood and most endangered predators of our seas.

Test your knowledge of dive geography using three clues to determine the name of a mystery dive spot.

Catching a sergeant-major hatching is tricker than you think.