Divers touched or hit the reef, on average, about once every four minutes. More than 40% of those contacts caused visible damage, including broken corals or sediment deposited onto living coral.

Research at the University of Sydney has found that scuba-diving tourism—widely promoted as a sustainable way to experience coral reefs—is causing frequent and often hidden damage to fragile marine ...

A veteran Maldivian diver alleges the five Italians who died trapped in a deep underwater cave didn’t have the required government authorization to undertake such a perilous dive, and would still be ...

Kauai is known for its stunning coastline, green mountains, plentiful waterfalls and lush valleys. But the Garden Isle offers equally amazing underwater views, and scuba diving opens up a whole new ...

“Accessible Travel” is a six-part series focusing on the travel industry’s preparedness to welcome travelers with disabilities. If you'd like to contribute to our future reporting and share your ...

Hawksbill turtle and school of grunts over a coral reef in Cozumel, Mexico. Scuba divers always talk to each other about their favorite dive sites. Egypt? Maldives? French Polynesia? Yes, those ...

A young scuba diver is dead, and a diving instructor has been charged. Thiago Nahuel Pocovi, 26, was charged with manslaughter charges after Sofia Devries, 23, was found dead two days after she ...

Divers clean the "Christ of the Abyss" statue off the coast of Italy, restoring an iconic monument that represents the sacrifices made during WWII.

A young scuba diver is dead, and a diving instructor has been charged. Thiago Nahuel Pocovi, 26, was charged with manslaughter charges after Sofia Devries, 23, was found dead two days after she ...