Sea urchins pose a hazards to unwary divers. Understanding how to avoid, identify and treat these injuries is crucial for a safe and enjoyable diving experience.

Dr. Cannon is honored as Scuba Diving's September Sea Hero for her work inspiring the next generation of ocean ambassadors through STEM education and scientific diving. Learn more about her nonprofit DiveN2Life uses dive training and placed-based education to tackle conservation issues and beyond.

Divers have a lot of tasks to juggle while in the water, and it can get overwhelming. Here's how to efficiently manage your task load and maximize your safety and comfort in the water.

If there's one thing Callum Roberts has learned during his decades-long career as a marine scientist and educator, it's that success largely depends on getting future generations excited and involved. Here's how Roberts has spent a lifetime working to do just that.

Ask a group of divers to share the most important piece of equipment they dive with, and you're likely to get as many answers as you have divers. Here, we make the case that it's actually the one thing you can't purchase at a dive shop: your mental well-being.

Erika Lopez is named July 2024 Sea Hero for her work with the Colombian government to create a management plan to address illegal fishing and to champion a sanctuary in Malpelo Islands.

Swim with massive humpback whales in the Dominican Republic! A breathtaking, up-close encounter with an energetic calf puts on an adorable show.

It's wise to schedule a medical checkup before embarking on a dive trip—even better if you can see a doctor who specializes in diving. Thankfully, there are resources to help you find one.

Having only learned to swim after being admitted to a marine science program, our June Sea Hero has since dedicated his life to coral reefs and their preservation.