Stories From the Field

My Journey from Underwater Stills to Video

Ikelite President Jean Rydberg tells the story of starting fresh taking photos underwater and why she now leans in to video.

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.

From Art School to Gallery Walls | An Interview with Pillery Teesalu

We chatted with gallery artist and underwater photographer Pillery Teesalu and her passion is as impressive as her photography.

Everything Ike Didn't Want You to Know

Growing up with Ike Brigham as a father didn't teach me anything about underwater photography (or even what a housing was). But it did teach me that anything was possible if you were willing to wo...

Behind the Scenes of a Short Film About Freediving

Co-directors Christophe Brachet and Remi Chapeaublanc share the motivation and mechanics behind their new short film, 5 Minutes Before.

Beautiful Underwater Worms

Lorenzo Terraneo captures the ethereal and elusive worms of the Mediterranean and shares his knowledge about them too.

Washed Ashore: Using Discarded Plastics to Save the Sea

Find out what makes Washed Ashore more than just your average art exhibit, and how they plan on saving our seas.

Canadian Splash: Destination Ontario

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

Where Postage Stamps, Cancer Research, and the Smithsonian Museum Meet

Ambassador Barry Brown leaves his stamp on the island of Curaçao and finds his photography in the halls of the Smithsonian.

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.

Lundy Island: The Best Seal Diving in the World

Take a dive with Grant Thomas and get up close and personal with the playful seals of Lundy Island, off the coast of North Devon in the UK.

Diving the Most Successful Marine Protected Area in Mexico

David Valencia discusses the beauty of Cabo Pulmo National Park, its swelling marine life, and how a rural town fought for conservation and made history.

Scuba Diving St Croix in the Age of COVID

Ambassador Glenn Ostle succumbs to pier pressure and braves international air travel to get out of the house and pursue his passion.

The Definition of Insanity in the Yucatán Peninsula

No other photographer team combines scuba, crocodiles, cenotes, and underwater modeling with the style of Ken and Kimber Kiefer.

Freediving the Orca Trail with the PNW Protectors [VIDEO]

Follow the path of a super-pod of orcas traversing the kelp forests in the waters of the Salish Sea off the coast of the US Pacific Northwest.

Uncovering the Unexpected with the Florida Manta Project

Ambassador Bryant Turffs and Marine Biologist Jessica Pate reveal their findings on a unique nursery habitat along with tips on shooting manta rays underwater.

Chomping into the World of Children's Books

Dive Buddies 4 Life Ali and Joey Postma have created the perfect tool for getting kids into learning about ocean life or as a relaxing pastime for the avid diver.

Behind the Shots: 2020 Underwater World Shootout Finalists

Our Ambassadors take you behind the scenes of image finalists in the Best Picture, Best 5 Images, and Sharks of the World categories.

Virtual Exhibition: "Wonderful Creatures and Creative Visions"

Lorenzo Terraneo's underwater work is featured in one of the most prestigious art galleries in Milan, Italy. You're invited to take a virtual tour from anywhere in the world.

Canadian Splash: Destination Newfoundland

It may not be as warm as the Caribbean but the waters surrounding this northeasterly Canadian island are nearly as clear, vibrantly colored, and diverse.