The Cheapest World-Class Diving on Earth Is in Southeast Asia

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

The Cheapest World-Class Diving on Earth Is in Southeast Asia

Why divers keep returning to Asia again and again

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Travel

Inside the Global Race to Save Coral Reefs

May 8, 2026

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3 min read

Inside the Global Race to Save Coral Reefs

Where Ocean Adventure Meets Conservation

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Reefs

May 1, 2026

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2 min read

What You Can See Underwater in May

If you’ve ever planned a dive trip and thought, “Will I actually see anything cool?” — you’re not alone.

Marine Life

Apr 24, 2026

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2 min read

June & July Are Peak Season for This (Sharks, Octopus & More)

If you want to actually see sharks and octopus this summer—read this.

Travel

Apr 15, 2026

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7 min read

Where to See Whale Sharks in June

(And Why This Might Be the Best Trip You Take All Year)

Marine Life

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Apr 10, 2026

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9 min read

Cozumel Scuba Diving Guide: Why Divers Keep Coming Back

+ Best Dive Operator

Travel

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Apr 3, 2026

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6 min read

The Secret World of Sharks: 500+ Species, Rare Encounters & Where to Find Them

Sharks

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Mar 29, 2026

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5 min read

🌊 Why a Liveaboard Might Be the Best Dive Trip You’ll Ever Take

Travel

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Mar 27, 2026

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2 min read

Rare Dolphin Encounters of 2026:Risso’s, Pantropical Spotted & More

Reported by Photographers & Divers

Marine Life

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Mar 19, 2026

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7 min read

Why Manta Ray Season Matters — And How to Plan Around It

You did everything right. You saved for the trip. You booked the liveaboard. You packed your BCD, your fins, your GoPro. And then you got in the water — and the mantas weren't there.

Marine Life

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Mar 13, 2026

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10 min read

Spring Diving Is Here — Here's Exactly Where to Go

Warm water. Clear visibility. Zero crowds. Your spring dive guide is here.

Travel

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Mar 9, 2026

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5 min read

The Weird Stuff Is Back: 8 Rare Marine Life Sightings Divers Are Reporting in 2026

Marine Life

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Feb 6, 2026

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7 min read

Is the Caribbean Getting Crowded? 5 Underrated Reefs Divers Are Quietly Switching To

If you’ve felt it underwater lately — more bubbles, more fins, more pressure — you’re not imagining things.

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Jan 30, 2026

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7 min read

The 5 Best Snorkeling Spots in the U.S. You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

It might be cold but Spring is coming....

Snorkel

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger
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