Oliver Buchannon
Brian Armendinger

Marine Life

 What You Can See Underwater in May

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.

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Travel

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

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.

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Marine Life

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Where to See Whale Sharks in June

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)

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Travel

Cozumel Scuba Diving Guide: Why Divers Keep Coming Back

Apr 10, 2026

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9 min read

Cozumel Scuba Diving Guide: Why Divers Keep Coming Back

+ Best Dive Operator

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Sharks

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

Apr 3, 2026

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6 min read

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

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Travel

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

Mar 29, 2026

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5 min read

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

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Marine Life

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

Mar 27, 2026

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2 min read

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

Reported by Photographers & Divers

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Marine Life

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

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.

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Travel

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

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.

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Marine Life

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

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

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

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

Snorkel

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

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....

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Travel

🌴 Spring Break, Minus the Spring Break Chaos

Jan 16, 2026

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10 min read

🌴 Spring Break, Minus the Spring Break Chaos

Family-Friendly Scuba & Snorkel Destinations for March That Won’t Wreck Your Wallet

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger
 The Best Places to Dive with Whale Sharks in February

Jan 9, 2026

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5 min read

The Best Places to Dive with Whale Sharks in February

Your Salty Reef Guide to Giant Encounters + Where to Stay

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Travel

🎄 The Ultimate Christmas Gift for Ocean Lovers:

Dec 1, 2025

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7 min read

🎄 The Ultimate Christmas Gift for Ocean Lovers:

An All Star Liveaboard Adventure They’ll Never Forget

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger
Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Reef Destinations That Rival the Great Barrier Reef

Nov 24, 2025

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3 min read

Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Reef Destinations That Rival the Great Barrier Reef

👉 Five breathtaking coral reef destinations with fewer crowds — and just as much magic.

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger
🌊 Give the Gift of Adventure: A Scuba Holiday in Bonaire

Nov 13, 2025

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10 min read

🌊 Give the Gift of Adventure: A Scuba Holiday in Bonaire

Plan the Ultimate Caribbean Scuba Vacation in Bonaire — Unforgettable Diving, Marine Life, and Island Luxury Await

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Scuba Diving

Beginner’s Guide to Drift Diving

Oct 23, 2025

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7 min read

Beginner’s Guide to Drift Diving

Glide with the ocean currents and experience diving like never before — here’s how to start safely.

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

photography

📸 Macro vs. Mega: What Kind of Marine Life Photographer Are You?

Oct 8, 2025

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6 min read

📸 Macro vs. Mega: What Kind of Marine Life Photographer Are You?

The ocean is full of stories — are you zooming in or backing out?

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Travel

10 Bucket-List Dive Sites You Need to Visit Before You Die

Sep 24, 2025

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9 min read

10 Bucket-List Dive Sites You Need to Visit Before You Die

Jaw-dropping dive spots, pelagic encounters, and underwater wonders await.

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Travel

✈️ Just Back From St. John’s, Newfoundland

Sep 19, 2025

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5 min read

✈️ Just Back From St. John’s, Newfoundland

Whales, Puffins & Icebergs: A Coastal Dream in Canada’s East

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Reefs

 Why Coral Reefs Are Called the Rainforests of the Sea

Aug 28, 2025

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4 min read

Why Coral Reefs Are Called the Rainforests of the Sea

👉 “Uncover the secrets of Earth’s most vibrant underwater ecosystems — and why protecting them matters for us all.”

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Florida

The Top 5 Places to Snorkel in Florida

Aug 20, 2025

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8 min read

The Top 5 Places to Snorkel in Florida

Discover the Sunshine State’s Most Magical Reefs & Marine Life

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Travel

Red Sea Dreams: Dive Egypt’s Most Iconic Reefs

Aug 14, 2025

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6 min read

Red Sea Dreams: Dive Egypt’s Most Iconic Reefs

Sharks, corals, and crystal waters—explore it all aboard the All Star Scuba Scene liveaboard.

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger

Octopus

🐙 The Marvelous, Mischievous World of Octopuses

Aug 12, 2025

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6 min read

🐙 The Marvelous, Mischievous World of Octopuses

Eight Arms, Three Hearts, and Endless Surprises Beneath the Waves

Brian Armendinger
Brian Armendinger
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