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What Secrets Lurk Underwater in the Florida Springs at Night?

There is a side to the Florida springs that most people never get to see. When the sun retires, a whole new ecosystem is born in the darkness.

Photographing Manatees Underwater in Crystal River, Florida [VIDEO]

Crystal River, Florida, is home to one of our all-time favorite marine animal encounters. Every winter, hundreds of manatees seek refuge in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.

An Insider's Guide to Diving the Great Barrier Reef, Australia

The Great Barrier Reef is a true paradise for underwater photographers. This is one destination that just about guarantees great experiences and a full memory card!

The Biggest and Smallest Creatures in Dauin, Philippines

Ikelite customer Gary Williams doesn't often shoot macro, but Dauin in the Philippines provided the perfect playground to practice photographing the smallest of creatures.

An Insider's Guide to Liveaboard Diving

If dive frequency and variety are important to you, a liveaboard trip is your best bet. Find out everything you need to know before booking your next trip.

Aqua Cat Bahamas // Best Dive Liveaboards for Underwater Photography [VIDEO]

If diving frequency and variety are important to you then a liveaboard is the answer, find out why we love Aqua Cat Bahamas liveaboard and why we think you will too.

Why Wakatobi Should Be On Your Bucket List

There's a reason you see so many award winning images coming out of Wakatobi. Easy diving, reef structure and coral health, diversity of underwater flora and fauna make this destination a dream spo...

The Aquarium of the World: Diving Mexico’s California Baja Sur

With a Nikon Z6 and wide angle lens, Glenn Ostle travels to Mexico and shares some tips on photographing sea lions.

Shark's Cove: Cave Diving in Oahu, Hawaii

Tech diver Aaron Speare swapped cold water diving for the warmer, and bluer, waters of Oahu, Hawaii. He shares what it's like to travel with tech diving gear and the sometimes tedious nature of cav...

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.

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.

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.

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.

An Insider's Guide to Sailing and Diving the British Virgin Islands

An insider's guide to diving - and sailing, and snorkeling - the British Virgin Islands.

An Insider's Guide to Cage Diving with Great White Sharks in Guadalupe

Get inside the cage and outside your comfort zone. Everything you need to know about cage diving with great white sharks.

Iceland | Diving Between Two Continents

Get your drysuit out and dive in to see what it would look like if the Grand Canyon was filled with crystal clear water.

Canadian Splash: Destination Ontario

Dive Buddies 4 Life Ali and Joey Postma take us on a tour of Ontario's best dive sites.

Navigating the Bahamas Post-COVID Entry Requirements

Ambassador Brandi Mueller pulls her gear out of storage for her first trip since COVID-19. She finds that the extra steps are worth it to get underwater.