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Snorkeling

When whale sharks congregate, tourists often do, too. Responsible tourism can help minimize the disruption.

Can We Swim With Whale Sharks Responsibly?

How to—and, more importantly, how not to—have an unforgettable wildlife encounter with the biggest fish in the sea.

Roxanne Hoorn September 12, 2023

Matthew Niemiller spotted the first Shelta Cave crayfish in more than 30 years when snorkeling in May 2019.

To Rediscover a Rare Cave Crayfish in Alabama, Grab a Snorkel

Thought for decades to be extinct, the tiny animal has stayed hidden in a former subterranean speakeasy.

Sarah Durn June 17, 2022

Slipping into the Sea

10 Watery Wonders on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Between islands, caves, and springs, there are no shortage of wondrous ways to get wet along Florida’s Gulf Coast.

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Hapless prey would never know what hit them.

It’s Not So Easy to Rename a Species With a Problematic Moniker

One scientist argues that we should reconsider the Bobbit worm.

Sabrina Imbler May 31, 2019

Amed Beach.

Abang, Indonesia

Amed Beach

The inky volcanic sand leads to reefs teeming with aquatic life waiting to be discovered by snorkelers and divers.

Alligator Reef Lighthouse

This 140-year-old beacon off the Florida Keys marks the wreck of a Navy ship that once roamed the Caribbean hunting pirates.

Blacktip reef shark, the species of shark found on shark reef (photo taken in the Maldives)

Shark Point Reef

One of the few places where inexperienced snorkelers can spot a shark.

Go For a Virtual Swim in a Beautiful Finnish Pond

Who knew a humble puddle could be so pretty beneath the surface?

Urvija Banerji June 30, 2016

Million Dollar Point

Luganville, Vanuatu

Million Dollar Point

The U.S. military dumped millions dollars worth of goods off a beach in Vanuatu, purely to spite the British and French.