Magazine
Articles from our beautiful quarterly print and digital publication, featuring some of the best writers and underwater photographers in the scuba diving world.
On the Great Ocean Road – the pygmy blue whales of Timor-Leste
Each year, hundreds of pygmy blue whales pass Timor-Leste on their migration to Australia - a privileged few get the chance to swim with them
Big Shot Patterns & Textures – the winners!
All the winning images from our Big Shot Patterns & Textures underwater photography competition – as featured in our Autumn ’25 magazine
DIVE Autumn 2025 print issue
Pygmy blue whales, Turks & Caicos Aggressor, underwater sound, 50 years of Jaws, Aqaba military museum, Big Shot winners
‘Rays of Hope’ – an Interview with Karen Fuentes, founder of the Manta Caribbean Project
The Manta Caribbean Project is doing vital work to protect manta rays off the coast of Mexico – DIVE talks to its charismatic founder.
‘Taking Stock’ – expert tips on becoming a stock photographer
Colin Marshall shares tips from more than 30 years as a stock underwater photographer, along with some of his favourite shots
‘Voyage of Discovery’ – finding new dive sites in Raja Ampat
Jenny Stock boards the Raja Ampat Aggressor in search of uncharted dive sites in the world's most biodiverse reefs
‘Machine learning’ – an interview with Blue Machine author Helen Czerski
An interview with physicist, oceanographer and author Helen Czerski about Blue Machine, her award-winning book about the physics of the oceans
‘Pierless’ – the myriad photographic opportunities of Barbados’ Cement Pier
Award-winning underwater photographer Catherine Holmes discusses the many learning opportunities at one single Barabados dive site
Snap Happy – why Thailand’s banning of cameras for entry level divers is a good thing
Thailand has banned entry-level divers from using cameras. Mark 'Crowley' Russell returns instructor days to explain why this is a good thing
Review: The Adriatic Affair: A Maritime Hit-and-Run off the Coast of Nantucket
A review of The Adriatic Affair: A Maritime Hit-and-Run off the Coast of Nantucket By Jennifer N Sellitti, published by Schiffer Publishing
DIVE’s Big Shot Living Together – THE WINNERS!
Check out the winning and highly commended images from our Big Shot Living Together underwater photography competition!
Searching for the best – an extract from Todd Thimios’ Ultimate Dive Sites
Todd Thimios' Ultimate Dive Sites documents 50 top spots from his 20 year career as a luxury dive guide - here are three to get you started!
Artificial Intelligence in underwater photography – a force for good, or evil?
Jenny Stock considers the impact of AI on the world of underwater photography, and how she uses it to create perfect pictures
Liveaboard safety – how divers can change it and when to walk away
Mark 'Crowley' Russell on how we, as scuba divers, can force change in the world of liveaboard safety - read before you book your next trip
DIVE’s Big Shot Portraits – THE WINNERS!
Check out the winning and highly commended images from our Big Shot Portraits underwater photography competition!
DIVE Magazine Spring 2025
You don't want to miss our Spring 2025 issue and our interview with top photographer Cathy Holmes, plus our in-depth guide to liveaboard safety
How to become a better diver: never stop learning
Former instructor Mark 'Crowley' Russell on why continuing education programmes are essential for both divers and dive businesses.
The National Lobster Hatchery – giving lobsters a helping hand
Lewis Jefferies visits the UK's National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow as it continues to develop its successful stock-enhancement programme.
Alan J Powderham’s Coral Triangle Cameos
In his latest book Coral Triangle Cameos, Alan Powderhan focuses on the diminutive yet vital and often overlooked inhabitants of coral reefs
The Young Dive Ambassadors of Atlantis Dumaguete
Jenny Stock rediscovers the joy of diving thanks to the Young Dive Ambassadors programme at Atlantis Resort, Dumaguete
Best of DIVE’s Big Shots 2024
The winners of our readers' poll of the best images from our Big Shot underwater photography competitions of 2024
Inspiring Hope – an interview with Cristina ‘Mitty’ Mittermeier
Graeme Green talks to Cristina 'Mitty' Mittermeier about close calls with ocean giants, her new book, and her favourite scuba diving locations
Ross Merrin on training as a BDMLR Marine Mammal Medic
Musician, author and now a British Divers Marine Life Rescue volunteer, Ross Merrin talks to DIVE about training as a Marine Mammal Medic
DIVE Magazine Winter 24/25 preview
2025 begins with the arrival of our Winter print magazine - more great writing and underwater photography from across the world.
Shark and Jolanda Reef – Howard Rosenstein on the day it all began…
An extract from Howard Rosenstein's book Treasures, Shipwrecks And The Dawn Of Red Sea Diving, detailing the day Jolanda struck Shark Reef
Are work-for-training scuba diving internships worth it?
Some dive centres offer 'free' training in return for work - but what does this mean and are they really worth it?
52 Assignments: Underwater Photography with Alex Mustard
Alex Mustard's 52 Assignments: Underwater Photography is packed with tips to improve your technique - here are 3 to get you started
An Island of Hope – St Helena’s extensive MPA
Charged with looking after an MPA twice the size of Great Britain, the isolated island of St Helena takes marine conservation very seriously
‘Toxic Trumps’ – venomous sea creatures and how to treat their stings
Jenny Stock ranks the venomous creatures that lurk underwater, and details the treatment if you're unlucky enough to get stung.
Wild Edges – an interview with photographer Rebecca Douglas
Photographer Rebecca Douglas talks to Joanne O’Brien about her connection to the sea, and the wild edges of the UK coast
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