Scuba diving is more than equipment and technique; it’s knowing that a whole new world appears the second your head dips under the waves. Life Underwater explores what scuba diving really looks and feels like, from the first descent after your open-water class, to advanced dives in challenging conditions.
Here you’ll find stories of dive environments, travel and exploration, safety, and real-world scenarios where preparation and the right gear matter. It’s about how divers interact with the ocean, and how equipment, skills, and experience come together beneath the surface to create the perfect dive.
If you’re interested in becoming a better, more confident diver, Life Underwater offers perspective shaped by time in the water, not just theory.
By Rebecca Strauss|Published July 14, 2026|Updated July 15, 2026
Country of residence: United StatesDiving since: 9 years old Level/agency of certification: PADI AOW Jordan Manning is an underwater filmmaker, photographer, and ocean conservation advocate based in Southern California. Having first learned to free dive at just 9 years old, Jordan has spent much of his life exploring and documenting the underwater world, from the rugged coastline of Northern California to the kelp forests of Laguna Beach, Catalina Island, and the Channel Islands. Through his filmmaking, Jordan works to bring...
By Rebecca Strauss|Published July 10, 2026|Updated July 16, 2026
Country of residence: USADiving since: 1997Level/agency of certification: PADI Divemaster; SSI Level 1 FreediverWilliam Drumm is a Denver-based underwater photographer, filmmaker, and ocean ambassador whose work reaches a monthly audience of millions. He is the photographer behind the album cover for Billie Eilish's album Hit Me Hard and Soft, the official Citizen Watch Promaster Sea Ambassador, and a long-term visual partner with Scuba Diving International. His fine art prints, brand campaigns, and documentary-style productions have appeared across major media outlets...