I've been shooting underwater photography for over 30 years and during that time have worked with several different housing brands—including Seacam, Sea & Sea, Light & Motion, Nauticam, and now, Aquatica. Each transition was driven by the need to upgrade or by budget constraint …

Best Lightweight Scuba GearYour Ultimate Travel CompanionsTravel season is here, and if you're dreaming of diving into warm waters around the globe, having the right gear makes all the difference. One of the most important things to consider when prepping for your trip, your scuba gear …

The Garmin Descent X50i - This Dive Computer Has it All! Garmin just dropped something big—literally and figuratively. The new Descent X50i dive computer packs an insane number of features into a rugged, full-color device built for both recreational and technical divers. I got my hands on one …

This Underwater Strobe is Smaller Than a Can of Coke!  The Kraken KR-S40 might be the smallest—and most affordable—underwater strobe on the market. Priced at just $359, it costs less than half the price of popular “pro” strobes like the Sea & Sea YS-D3 Duo and the M …

The GoPro Hero 13 is GoPro's newest model of action camera - arguably the world's most popular underwater camera for scuba diving and snorkeling. While this update is not a huge upgrade from the popular GoPro Hero 12, it maintains the GoPro legacy of a small form factor and physics-defying stabiliz …

When it comes to choosing a regulator, performance, reliability, and comfort are non-negotiables—especially for serious divers. That’s where Mares’ VAD (Vortex Assisted Design) system stands out, and why the Mares Dual ADJ 62X deserves a top spot in your gear bag.What is VAD and Why Do …

The human eye sees by collecting light, reflecting from an object, converting this energy into electrical impulses and transmitting them to the brain via the optic nerve. Since the behavior of light alters as it passes through water, what a diver sees underwater differs compared to abo …

Why Scuba Boots Are Essential for Every DiverWhen assembling scuba diving gear, many divers focus on big-ticket items like regulators, wetsuits, and fins. However, one piece of equipment that is often overlooked—but just as essential—is a good pair of scuba boots. Whether you are divin …

Though it went unnoticed by many photographers, when Fantasea discontinued their Sony A6400 housing during Covid, it represented the end of an era of affordability in our hobby. It was the perfect budget camera-housing combination that offered pro-level image quality, a compact design, and most impo …

Every year, millions of market squid congregate in the shallow, cold waters of the Pacific Coast of North America to reproduce as water temperatures reach 54°F. Often their numbers are so thick, it can be difficult to see a few feet in front of you. Other times, the mating process is more orderl …

Recent tariffs levied by the United States on Chinese goods and other foreign products have had global ramifications on the stock market, the price of goods, and even underwater photography and scuba gear. This makes it a confusing time to be a diver and underwater photo enthusiast. You might be wo …

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