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World's Best Destinations for Diving with Big Animals

Where can you dive wish sharks? What about dolphins and sea lions? Here are the best destinations in the world for big-animal encounters, voted by you!

The World's Best Destinations for Wreck Diving

The world's best wreck diving, chosen by you! Presenting our readers choice awards for best wreck diving in the world — and some beautiful underwater images.

The World's Best Scuba Diving Locations

The world's best diving, chosen by you! From the Caribbean and Atlantic to North America to the Pacific and Indian Oceans, here are the top-rated dive sites.

Explore Shipwrecks and See Sand Tiger Sharks Diving in North Carolina

The wrecks off Morehead City, North Carolina, are magnets for divers and sharks alike. Read why this shark encounter should be your next adventurous dive!

Sea Turtle Rescue Children's Book Now Available

Looking for a great children's book? Eric Douglas — author of Lessons for Life — just released his latest story for kids: "Sea Turtle Rescue and Other Stories!"

Best Wreck Diving in the United States

Looking for your next wreck diving adventure? Look beyond the famous dive sites: Many headliner shipwrecks have a nearby opening act you should get to know.

Technical and Recreational Diving in NOAA's National Marine Sanctuaries

Learn more about technical and recreational diving at some of the most pristine locations in the country, and immerse yourself in the beauty of your national marine sanctuaries. Sanctuary waters are filled with unique ecosystems waiting to be explored, harboring a spectacular array of plants, animals and historical artifacts. NOAA provides a wealth of information related to diving and permits required to dive these national treasures.

Shark Feeding Frenzy in North Carolina

Recently, viewers captured video off the coast of North Carolina of a rare site, a shark feeding frenzy! The video went viral just weeks ago and has been played all over broadcast news.