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Brooke Morton

I owe my love of diving to summer camp, getting certified at age 14. After college, I became an instructor, teaching on the island of St. Croix. Working for travel magazines, I've been lucky to travel to every continent on assignment, from jumping in the water with humpback whales in Antarctica to swimming alongside mantas in Asia.

Brooke Morton Articles

Readers Choice: World's Best Places to Go Scuba Diving in 2025

Find inspiration for your next big dive trip. These dive hotspots earned praise from our readers in this year's Reader Choice survey.

4 Essential Tips for Booking Your Next Scuba Diving Trip

With countless incredible dive destinations to explore, choosing where to book your next scuba vacation can feel overwhelming. Here are some tips to make your planning easier.

How to Succeed As a Scuba Instructor

Curious about where a career in diving can take you? Jillian Blakkan-Strauss shares her journey from leaving a fast-paced event planning job in New York City to becoming a dive professional and business owner in just four years.

Best Destinations for Underwater Photography

We asked, and you told us. These are the three best hotspots—according to our readers—to dive if your top priority is stunning photo opportunities.

Best Destinations for Wall Diving

Underwater walls are often a hotbed of sea life. Here, we're sharing three popular destinations that are home to some of the best wall diving out there.

6 Animal Encounters to Add to Your Bucket List

There's no bigger thrill than seeing one of your favorite marine animals in person ... in their actual habitat. These animals earned top marks on PADI Club members' must-see list—here's where to find them.

Best Destinations for Macro Diving

Lovers of the little will find no end to the pleasures found at these three destinations, voted best by Scuba Diving readers for their macro life.

Papua Diving Resorts

Overwater bungalows and PADI Five Star service in the heart of Raja Ampat

Coralia Liveaboards

Named Best Overall in the Pacific region