Sometimes, the hardest part about planning a dive trip is deciding where to go. These are the most exciting destinations at the top of our ever-growing must-dive list.

Discover why the Ocean Wind wreck, an exploration-worthy artificial reef off the Florida Panhandle, is a favorite among divers of all levels.

Conservation work isn’t known for being glamorous, but sometimes it can be as dangerous as it is rewarding. Here’s what it takes to work in a herpetology lab, complete with freediving alongside animals that are 10 times more dangerous to dive with than sharks.

Bleached corals are less likely to spawn, a huge cause for concern in Florida after a severe bleaching event recently. But after monitoring last year’s split-spawn activity, we discovered that there still may be hope for a recovery.

Ever wonder what it is like to help with coral conservation? Dive in with editor Kristin Paterakis as she rediscovers the importance of giving back to the underwater community--both corals and the next generation of ocean torchbearers.

Islamorada non-profit I.CARE will host their 2nd Annual Trash Derby from May 2-5, 2024. Anyone can participate in land or diving clean-ups for FREE to restore Florida’s coral reefs.

Buy two 2-tank dive trips and get the third FREE with Key Dives

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Islamorada Dive Center won a total of seven awards, including Quality of Dive Boats, Quality of Rental Gear, Quality of Staff and first place in Quality of Facilities.