What's diving like?

Most divers are attracted to diving because of the marine life. Encounters with everything from a simple sea slug to a majestic manta ray create the memories of a lifetime. Over two-thirds of the planet is covered by water and relatively few people will ever bother to explore the wonders beneath the sea. Whether you are interested in small, hard-to-find exotic creatures or into big animal encounters – all divers find something that fuels their passion for diving. Begin your journey and find your passion.

Below is a sample of the kinds of marine life you might encounter on a dive. Click on an image to see a larger view and get more info.

Select a region below to view photos & Identification tips for the 30 most common species.

For details about Lionfish and their non-native species invasion of the East Coast of the United States click here.