Deep Dive on Florida’s Mysterious Hole-in-the-Wall
Every destination has its “Signature Dive.” In most cases it’s a particular wreck, reef or animal attraction that is touted[…]
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Category: Wanderlust
As divers, it is perfectly normal to experience wanderlust – the a strong desire to wander or travel and explore the world. The Underwater Journal is not out to try to bring you the whole world as it is not practical, but is willing to share the places we have been.
Kona Coast Hawaii; Diving the Big Island
The big island of Hawaii is somewhat of a contradiction. Although it is the largest island in the Hawaiian island[…]
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North Carolina’s Wrecks & Sharks
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is often referred to as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” — and with good[…]
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The U-352: North Carolina’s German U-Boat Wreck
Following the descent line toward the bottom, my first impression of the wreck was utter surprise at its relatively slender[…]
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North Carolina’s Sand Tiger Sharks
The North Carolina Coast serves up an impressive line of shipwrecks, some sent to the bottom by storms, others by[…]
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Atlantis Dumaguete Resort, Philippines
Dumaguete is located near the southern tip of Negros Island, which is in the Visayas Island group, approximately 500km south[…]
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Atlantis Puerto Galera Resort, Philippines
I’ve spent decades covering the Caribbean for major dive magazines. But when it’s time for a personal trip, I usually[…]
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High on Mercury
For Florida’s Goliath grouper, the unprecedented rise of methylmercury now being discovered in these giant reef fish are now presenting a[…]
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Galapagos Sky
I’m not usually a fan of using words such as “ultimate,” “amazing” or “best ever” in a review. But, there[…]
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Crystal Blue Resort, Anilao, Philippines
In three of my dive trips to the Philippines, everyone has always included at a week in Anilao. Those familiar[…]
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