British Olympic diver Tom Daley announces he is retiring
Daley has won five Olympic medals in diving, including three bronze medals, one gold medal and the latest, a silver at the Paris Games.
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Colombia's Former Prison Island Gorgona Is Open For Tourists — And Snakes
Nature has taken over this onetime penal colony turned national park, surrounded by waters popular with divers for their sharks, rays and whales. A resort manager calls it a "mini-Galápagos."
Dozens Missing From Diving Boat That Caught Fire Off California
A fire aboard a boat on a chartered diving trip has left dozens missing and feared lost at sea. Some crew members have been rescued, and an extensive search operation is underway.
Burning Dive Boat Off California Spurs Ongoing Rescue Effort
A fire aboard a charter boat off Ventura County, Calif., has led to an extensive, early morning rescue effort. NPR Steve Inskeep speaks with Capt. Brian McGrath of the Ventura County Fire Department.
Cave Diver Risks All To Explore Places 'Where Nobody Has Ever Been'
"The big picture of survival is sometimes so hard to see, but we always know what we can do to make the next best step toward survival," says cave diver, photographer and memoirist Jill Heinerth.
Elon Musk And British Diver Exchange Harsh Words Over Thai Cave Rescue
British diver Vern Unsworth, who helped rescue 12 boys from a cave in northern Thailand called Musk's mini-sub a "PR stunt." The billionaire fired back, called the diver a "pedo guy."
Searching For The Past In The World War II Wrecks Of Papua New Guinea
The wrecks of World War II-era aircraft have become popular tourist sites, attracting divers, history buffs and visitors simply looking to find puzzle pieces from family members' pasts.
The Secret To Deep Diving May Lie In The Spleen
Researchers investigate how the Bajau people of southeast Asia — aka "sea nomads" — can spend so much time under water without scuba gear as they hunt for seafood.
Sammy Lee Climbed Above Racism, Dove Into Olympic History
Sammy Lee, a Korean War veteran and the first American platform diver to win gold in consecutive Olympics, dies of pneumonia at the age of 96.