The iSea Blog

Marine life guides, ocean tips, and stories from the deep.

Scuba diving gear laid out
Gear

Buying Your First Scuba Gear: A Beginner's Guide

What to buy first, what to rent, and how to avoid overspending — a practical guide for newly certified divers building their own kit.

June 17, 2026
Diver photographing marine life on a coral reef
Photography

Getting Started with Underwater Photography

A beginner's guide to underwater photography — gear, camera settings, composition tips, and how to get great shots on your next dive.

May 8, 2026
Diver hovering above a coral reef
Conservation

A Diver's Guide to Reef Etiquette

How to enjoy coral reefs without harming them — practical tips on buoyancy, wildlife interaction, sunscreen, and responsible diving.

April 23, 2026
Scuba diver exploring a coral reef
Scuba Diving

Your First Scuba Dive: What to Know Before You Go

Everything first-time scuba divers need to know — from choosing a program to what happens underwater on your very first dive.

March 11, 2026
Aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef
Snorkeling

A Snorkeler's Guide to the Great Barrier Reef

Where to go, what you'll see, and how to protect the world's largest coral reef system while you explore it.

February 5, 2026
Colorful fish on a Hawaiian reef
Snorkeling

Top 10 Marine Animals You'll See Snorkeling in Hawaii

From the iconic Humuhumunukunukuapua'a to graceful sea turtles, here are the species you're most likely to encounter on a Hawaiian reef.

January 19, 2026