My obsession with the ocean started early, in the days when I was so little that my very tall father could hoist me on his shoulder and jump waves near the Santa Monica Pier. I learned to swim in the ...

The divers, including a marine scientist and her daughter, were part of a research trip and were exploring an underwater cave ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury, wellness and family travel. Learning to dive while on vacation has been a bucket list ...

Learning how to scuba dive and getting my PADI certification meant knowing how to breathe—and not panic—when it matters most.