Ben Laboy considers himself a very lucky diver. It was only his 30th dive (not a huge number in the scuba diving community) when a gray whale came so close, Laboy felt he could reach out and touch it.

Whale sharks are not just a species but a 'living ecosystem,' according to experts.

Scuba diving in the ocean can be an otherworldly experience, as can the marvels waiting to be discovered. Imagine swimming along and being approached by a massive sperm whale, who furthermore would ...

This month's column is a dive report. A dive report is something we divers do after returning from a trip. It's a way to let other divers know about conditions, accommodations and what we saw during a ...

With exceptionally clear visibility of up to 131 feet, an average sea temperature of 85.5 degrees Fahrenheit, bucket-list opportunities to swim with whale sharks and manta rays, and an abundance of ...

Galapagos Shark Diving, a conservation-focused dive travel operator, has donated USD 31,523.40 in 2025 to marine conservation initiatives in the Galápagos Islands, directly supporting whale shark ...

The Belize Barrier Reef is 10,000 years old, and it’s the second-largest barrier reef in the world and the longest barrier reef system in the Northern Hemisphere. It extends the full length of the ...

San Diego County waters — a collection of beaches, bays, lakes and reservoirs — provide opportunities for a variety of enjoyable recreational activities, including options for seeing marine life.

Not everyone thinks this whale of a tale is a whopper. Despite getting sunk by some experts, Cape Cod lobsterman Michael Packard’s story about being nearly gulped down by a humpback is getting support ...