Stories From the Field

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.

Honoring a Legend: Marty Snyderman's Scuba Service Award

A prolific legend in the underwater photography industry, Marty Snyderman, is honored with the California Scuba Service Award.

Book Review: Into the Planet by Jill Heinerth

Jill Heinerth's memoir Into the Planet is a fast-paced read that will give you new insights on fear, hope, and cave diving.

The Brutal Impact of Fisheries on Sea Lions in Mexico

Photographer and educator, Philip Bonds, shares his experience as a citizen scientist with the Rescote de Lobos Marinos, helping to document the impacts of microfilament fishing nets on sea lions.

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 Underwater Rockstar Among Royalty

We got a chance to interview Ikelite Ambassador Matt Jacobs about his recent induction as a Fellow to the Royal Photographic Society.

Our Favorite Underwater Photography Podcasts

There are some fantastic underwater photography related podcasts out there, and we're all ears.

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.

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

Get up close and personal with the playful seals of Lundy Island, off the coast of North Devon in the UK.