Walt Stearns
Scuba Diver Destinations Editor-at-Large, Walt Stearns, has been involved in the diving industry for more than 30 years. As one of the most prolific photojournalists in diving media Walt’s articles and images have appeared in a wide range of national and international diving, water sports and travel titles.
Best Destinations to Dive with Sea Turtles
The Palm Beach County coast is one of the few places in the world where divers can encounter all five species of sea turtles...
South Florida’s Deep & 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 as a must-do. But...
Palm Beach County, Florida Reopens Their Doors to Scuba Divers
While we adapt to the changes COVID-19 has brought and wait for the day we can put the pandemic fully in the rearview mirror,...
Top 10 Best Dive Sites in the World
I find myself in drydock as we all patiently wait for modern medicine to get enough of a handle on COVID-19 to make travel...
Diving in the Era of COVID-19
The following article is written by my friend, Dr. Douglas Ebersole, who in addition to being a cardiologist, is also a TDI and INATD...
Come Scuba Dive Bonaire!
One of the first places we’re all going to look forward to visiting in the Caribbean once COVID-19 is further in the rearview mirror,...
Photo Competitions to Enter in 2020
While we are going through these tough times with the idea of the next opportunity to dive feeling like we are watching a distant...
Seventh Annual United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition 2020
This coming June 8th is World Oceans Day, the United Nations once again will be celebrating the role of the oceans play in our...
The Way the World Learns to Kneel in Scuba Diving
Here’s a bit of light humor and some points to consider when testing your scuba skills. Our partner, James Blackman of Divers Ready shares...
Lights Fantastic – New Strobes for 2020 (Part 3)
New Strobes Part 3 - Small & Unconventional
Just because an underwater strobe maybe small, it doesn’t mean that it can’t serve a purpose. Here...
Recent Scuba Destination Posts
Beautiful Black Manta Rays
The Beautiful Black Manta Rays of Raja Ampat
Manta rays are on many people’s bucket lists of marine creatures to dive with and Black Manta...
