My obsession with the ocean started early, in the days when I was so little that my very tall father could hoist me on his shoulder and jump waves near the Santa Monica Pier. I learned to swim in the ...

Imagine floating at the edge of an ocean canyon where the drop is a precipitous 1,000 feet. Or discovering artifacts from colonial America embedded in the sand below the water's surface. If these ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury and family travel. Learning to dive while on vacation has been a bucket list activity for ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're scuba diving, make slow, steady movements and exhale steadily to avoid scaring away manta rays. The calmer you are, the closer they'll come. – Chantae Reden Bora ...

Including the perfect non-slip swimsuit, reef-friendly sunscreen, and more. “The ocean is calling and I must go” has been my mantra for pretty much as long as I can remember. I first got certified to ...