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Kingdom of Tonga Underwater with the Humpback Whales [VIDEO]

Kingdom of Tonga Underwater with the Humpback Whales [VIDEO]

Feast your eyes on Ambassador Grant Thomas' 2019 highlight reel swimming with the majestic humpback whales in the Kingdom of Tonga.

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An Insider's Guide to Diving Roatan, Bay Islands

An Insider's Guide to Diving Roatan, Bay Islands

Native islander Ambassador Shawn Jackson gives the full rundown of the best dive sites and topside activities on this beautiful bay island.

Planning a Trip to Tonga to Swim with Humpback Whales

Planning a Trip to Tonga to Swim with Humpback Whales

Follow in the wake of Captain Cook and head out to the aptly named "Friendly Islands" for an encounter like none other.

Behind the Shot: Swirling Mobulas in Southern Baja Mexico

Behind the Shot: Swirling Mobulas in Southern Baja Mexico

The mobula migration is one of the wonders of the underwater world. We talked to Ambassador David Valencia to find out the story behind the winning shot. 

Dive Diversions: On Safari in Uganda with the Sony Alpha A7R III

Dive Diversions: On Safari in Uganda with the Sony Alpha A7R III

Find out more about this unique opportunity to sit with mountain gorillas in between great white sharks and the sardine run.

Planning a Shore Diving Trip to Bonaire

Planning a Shore Diving Trip to Bonaire

Sometimes it's a good idea to get off the beaten path of the dive boats and choose your own adventure.

An Insiders Guide to Diving Wakatobi Resort Indonesia

An Insiders Guide to Diving Wakatobi Resort Indonesia

Ambassador Steve Miller has logged hundreds of dives on Wakatobi's surrounding reefs. Here are his top picks from one of the most exclusive and pristine diving locations in the world.

Freediving a 60 Ton Statue in the Bahamas with Jenna Martin

Freediving a 60 Ton Statue in the Bahamas with Jenna Martin

Ambassador Jenna Martin shares what it felt like to come face to face with a 20' stone goddess off the coast of Nassau, Bahamas.

Planning a Trip to Photograph Manatees in Crystal River, Florida

Planning a Trip to Photograph Manatees in Crystal River, Florida

This is one of our most loved winter getaways for its clear 72ºF waters and the so-ugly-they're-cute manatee population. A perfect family friendly trip- even for non-divers!

Tonga Underwater with Humpback Whales and Grant Thomas

Tonga Underwater with Humpback Whales and Grant Thomas

We catch up with Ambassador Grant Thomas to find out more about how to photograph these majestic creatures.

2018 Roatán Underwater Photo Fest Trip Report

2018 Roatán Underwater Photo Fest Trip Report

Ambassador Brandi Miller reports on the diving, seminars, and photography contest from the 2018 Photo Fest. Learn what you can look forward to next year!

Crocodiles, Cenotes, and Chinchorro with Ken and Kimber Kiefer

Crocodiles, Cenotes, and Chinchorro with Ken and Kimber Kiefer

Ken and Kimber Kiefer take a big bite out of the Yucatan Peninsula and find there's a few things that bite back!

Freediving with Orcas in Norway

Freediving with Orcas in Norway

We caught up with Jacques to find out more about what it's like to dive with and photograph these magnificent creatures.

Cenote Commando | Fly & Dive Photography

Cenote Commando | Fly & Dive Photography

Ken Kiefer packs a carry on and heads to the jungle to see just how much you can streamline your underwater photo gear.

Whale Sharks Off Isla Mujeres with Ken & Kimber Kiefer

Whale Sharks Off Isla Mujeres with Ken & Kimber Kiefer

Follow Ken Kiefer as he helps his parents follow their dreams of swimming with whale sharks.