Stories From the Field

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The Birth of SUDS | Servicemembers Undertaking Disabled Sports

A lunch at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology turned into a lifelong passion for helping disabled Veterans for SUDS founder John W Thompson.

COVID-19 Check-In | Ambassadors, Part 4

Our ambassadors' lives have been anything but boring over the last few weeks, from fundraising to writing books to having babies... and photography of course!

COVID-19 Check-In | Ambassadors, Part 3

This week we find out what kind of photos and videos our Ambassador team is working on while their passports are getting a much-needed rest.

Under Pressure | The Art of Underwater Filming with Matt Jacobs [VIDEO]

Professional videographer and Ambassador Matt Jacobs describes his tips and techniques for shooting video underwater.

An Insider's Guide to Diving Yap, Micronesia

Find out what keeps bringing Ambassador David Fleetham back to this charming and vibrant island state in the western Pacific Ocean.

COVID-19 Check-In | Ambassadors, Part 2

The second part in our series about how our Ambassador team is keeping active - personally and photographically - in a time of government mandated shelter in place orders.

COVID-19 Check-In | Ambassadors, Part 1

Read how our Ambassadors are keeping themselves sane without their usual schedules of flying around the world and diving in exotic new locations.

My Top 5 Favorite Wrecks of Truk Lagoon

Author of the Airplane Graveyard, Truk Odyssey Captain, and Ambassador Brandi Mueller shares her favorites among some of the world's greatest wreck dives.

An Insider's Guide to Diving the Blue Heron Bridge, Florida

This shore dive in Riviera Beach, Florida, has something for new divers and experienced photographers alike. Here are the top tips from local Ambassador Bryant Turffs.

Canadian Splash: Destination Nova Scotia

Dive Buddies 4 Life Ali & Joey Postma are back to give us an underwater tour "Canada's Ocean Playground," Nova Scotia.

The Impact of the Fishing Industry on the Maldives [VIDEO]

Ambassador Ashley Siana explores how large scale commercial fishing operations could threaten the environment and the workforce of the Maldives.

Inside a Dräger Flashover Simulator with an Ikelite Housing

Don't try this at home. Or with a GoPro. Sometimes you need to film in environments that are hotter than hell without toasting your camera.

British Photography Awards 2020 Shortlist

The British Photography Awards 2020 Shortlist is full of stunning images including a full category dedicated to water life.

What Makes Diving in the Philippines Unique? [VIDEO]

This beautiful 3-minute short describes the diversity and magic you will find underwater in the Philippines.

2019 Roatán Underwater Photo Fest Trip Report

It was another successful week of diving, photo workshops, and competition at the 2019 Roatan Photo Fest. Get ready to mark your calendar for 2020!

Behind the Shot: I Shot a Fish in a Barrel and Won

Find out how a first time underwater photographer captured a winning shot with a point-and-shoot and a flashlight.

Every Little Stretch of Coast is Dying, We Need to Act Now!

Ambassador Lorenzo Terraneo shares a haunting photo essay on the small microplastics problem that's looming large over our oceans.

Canadian Splash: Destination New Brunswick

Dive Buddies 4 Life Ali and Joey Postma bring you the first part in a series highlighting the life underwater in each of Canada's 13 provinces and territories.