Alexandra Gillespie is a freelance writer that specializes in water and travel. Previously a digital editor of Scuba Diving magazine, her writing has appeared in Outside, NPR, National Geographic, and other national outlets.
Alexandra Gillespie Articles
One travel-weary diver finds respite on a weeklong liveaboard trip. On the agenda: snorkeling with humpback whales in Silver Bank, a protected breeding area.
Experience the thrill of diving the USS Oriskany. Encounter vibrant marine life, swim through massive structures and witness the transformation of this military titan.
Dreaming of remote reefs, big pelagic thrills, or indulgent luxury dives? We’ve got the scoop that will jumpstart your next adventure!
Swim with massive humpback whales in the Dominican Republic! A breathtaking, up-close encounter with an energetic calf puts on an adorable show.
Lovers of pelagic diving will be wowed by the encounters in Mexico’s Revillagigedo Archipelago. Here are the best dive sites and how to reach these remote waters.
Alaskan pollock, black sea urchins and other marine species seek out new territories in the face of climate change
Shrinking men’s gear doesn’t turn it into women’s gear. Women have proportionally smaller torsos, longer legs, broader hips, narrower shoulders and lower metabolic rates. When such differences are ignored in gear design, it impacts our dive comfort and safety. See what manufacturers are doing to bridge this gap.
Discover Great Lakes shipwrecks, experience a real-world treasure hunt, uncover the life of the Titanic after she sank and more with these titles.
Wreck diving in the Adriatic Sea spans millennia, giving history buffs the chance to witness whichever eras they wish.