In an area of the Pacific known as the heart of the world's marine biodiversity, one island group stands out for its jaw-dropping abundance of life.

There's more to this romantic South Seas island than meets the eye.

Finally, we know why French Impressionist Paul Gauguin ended his search for paradise in French Polynesia.

There's more to diving here than soft coral, white sand and a bilo shell filled to high tide.

Why fly halfway around the world when you can find feisty great whites just south of the border--and just off California.

Between Cozumel and Belize there's an atoll that's made for divers--and you've never heard of it. Got your attention?

With vast walls, glittering bays and a quartet of idyllic mini-islands, Puerto Rico offers la vida loca under the waves.

Searching for the best diving in the DR? You'll find it here.

Hurricane Wilma roared across Cozumel last fall, but the island has made a stunning recovery. And under water, its reefs, caves and high-speed drift dives are better than ever.