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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.

Sam the Clam | A Charming Children's Book by Lindsey Dougherty

With the help of her artistic mother, Lindsey Dougherty turned her PhD research into a charming children's book about a flamboyant disco clam.

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 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.