Viktor Lyagushkin
Vad Lake
Russia’s Vad Lake is one of the best secret spots for divers looking for adventure.
Tucked away in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region is the otherworldly Vad Lake. For hundreds of years…
Underwater Secret Spot: Russia’s Vad Lake Read More »
Nuno Sa
Sea of Devils
Off the Azores, remote underwater mountains emerge from deep water in the Atlantic, creating the world’s best hot spots for diving with dozens of Chilean devil rays.
Santa Maria is one of the smallest islands of the Azores — and also one of its best-kept secrets. Just 3 miles off the coast of Santa Maria, the seabed emerges from the depths, creating a unique dive spot for Chilean devil rays: the Ambrósio sea bank. Though capable of diving to depths of more than 3,200 feet, these amazing creatures also can be seen swimming in shallow waters, warming their bodies in the sunlight.
The Best Destination to Dive with Chilean Devil Rays Read More »
Gabriel Barathieu
Hai Siang Shipwreck
This secret wreck dive is located just off the coast of Reunion Island.
HAI SIANG WRECK
Of the western coast of Reunion Island, the Hai Siang shipwreck lies nearly 200 feet below t…
Secret Spot: Hai Siang Wreck Read More »
Tobias Friedrich
Slithering Surprise
Sometimes encounters happen that couldn’t have been planned better. One of these rare situations took place at the Chrisoula K wreck in the Red Sea. I was situated by a door frame, waiting for another photographer, when suddenly a giant moray eel swam through the small space between the door and me. I was shocked at first, but I recognized that this could be a fantastic photo opportunity. I quickly swam after the eel and caught it right above some Italian floor tiles that were the ship’s main cargo when it sank in 1981. The encounter was so quick that I didn’t have time to double-check my camera settings — luckily, they were just right.
Secret Spot: Diving the Chrisoula K Wreck in the Red Sea Read More »