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Inside Scuba

Inside Scuba is an independent publication for passionate divers and underwater photographers. We deliver field-tested gear evaluations, actionable lighting and photo techniques, in-depth location guides, and expert perspectives—written by divers who live it.

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Inside Scuba | Issue #64

Newsletter

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Jul 12, 2026

Inside Scuba | Issue #64

Andy Deitsch, +1

A Real Diver's Guide to Underwater Navigation

Deep Dive

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Jul 12, 2026

A Real Diver's Guide to Underwater Navigation

Forget the compass tricks from the classroom. Here is how divers actually find their way underwater.

Byron Conroy

Backscatter OS-3 Optical Snoot Review: Precision Lighting for Lembeh’s Black Sand

Product Review

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Jul 12, 2026

Backscatter OS-3 Optical Snoot Review: Precision Lighting for Lembeh’s Black Sand

Byron Conroy

Why Fiji Should Be on Every Underwater Photographer's Radar

Location Review

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Jul 12, 2026

Why Fiji Should Be on Every Underwater Photographer's Radar

Alex Mustard, +1

Best of the Solomons — A 10-Night Liveaboard Expedition

Underwater Photography

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Jul 5, 2026

Best of the Solomons — A 10-Night Liveaboard Expedition

Andy Deitsch, +2

Inside Scuba Issue #63

Newsletter

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Jun 28, 2026

Inside Scuba Issue #63

Andy Deitsch, +1

Macro or Portrait? How to Choose the Right Underwater Photography Competition Category

Photo Competition

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Jun 28, 2026

Macro or Portrait? How to Choose the Right Underwater Photography Competition Category

One of the most common and most misunderstood decisions in underwater photography competitions

Byron Conroy

When Photo Competitions Go Bad

Photo Competition

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Jun 28, 2026

When Photo Competitions Go Bad

Alex Mustard, +1

Why Are Red Sea Reefs Still in Such Great Condition?

Deep Dive

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Jun 28, 2026

Why Are Red Sea Reefs Still in Such Great Condition?

The ocean is warming, the dive boats keep coming — so why do Red Sea reefs look as good as ever?

Byron Conroy

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