Ready to get hammered? Then get your scuba gear and head to the eastern Pacific: Galapagos, Cocos, Malpelo — or all three!

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Do you know what to do in a silt-out? Keep cool and remember these tips from the experts if you find yourself in a dangerous situation scuba diving.

Do you know your wreck-diving basics — from your gear, to your dive plan, to using the current? See Travis Marshall's 5 tips to safely navigate a shipwreck.

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