Alert Diver Issue: Q3 2026

Working to Know More

August 24, 2026  By Tyler Horton

Find out how the Thermal Extremes Laboratory led by Zachary Schlader, PhD, transforms research on health and environmental challenges.

Ben Skutnik, PhD, collects data on swimming in cold water.

Cozumel

August 24, 2026  Text and photos by Mike Bartick

Explore Cozumel, a Caribbean paradise with thriving dive communities and stunning oceanfront accommodations for your perfect getaway.

Gladys glides over the tops of colorful pinnacles at Colombia Deep.

Dry Diving in a Hyperbaric System

August 24, 2026  By Francois Burman, PE, MSc

Discover the role of Dry Diving in a Hyperbaric System: essential knowledge for recreational divers facing pressure challenges.

Doctor assisting patient into the chamber.

Bitten by Bonitos

August 24, 2026  By Mary E. “Mel” McCombie

Uncover the adventure of diving in remote locations, highlighted by a unique experience with striped bonitos in Magdalena Bay.

Striped bonitos

Hawksbill Turtles

August 24, 2026  Text and photos by Alex Mustard

Discover Hawksbill Turtles in the stunning underwater landscape of the USS Kittiwake wreck. A diving experience like no other awaits.

This conceptual image portrays a turtle entrapped with plastic debris.

NorCal

August 24, 2026  Text and photos by Brandon Cole

Join me on a journey through NorCal, where towering redwoods meet the breathtaking Pacific coastline and underwater wonders.

Diver next to coastal reef.

Liveaboard Fitness

August 24, 2026  Text by Jessica B. Adams, PhD, and Lucas J. Adams; photos by Stephen Frink

Maximize your underwater experience with Liveaboard Fitness routines that strengthen and prepare your body for dives.

Dead Bug