My obsession with the ocean started early, in the days when I was so little that my very tall father could hoist me on his shoulder and jump waves near the Santa Monica Pier. I learned to swim in the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury, wellness and family travel. Learning to dive while on vacation has been a bucket list ...

This underappreciated Canadian city is an inland playground for scuba divers of all skill levels looking to explore ethereal ...

“For most people, this is as close to being an astronaut as you’ll ever get. It’s leaving planet Earth behind and entering an alien world.” That’s how Mary Frances Emmons, deputy editor of Scuba ...

Plunging into the ocean depths will give you a new perspective on the planet—and make you fall in love with sharks. A scuba diver explores a cave inside Casa Cenote on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. The ...

Alabama has a scuba spot that looks remarkably blue for a location near Birmingham. Blue Water Park in Pelham is a flooded ...