© iStock/TomasSereda Diving in USA The United States of America sits in the middle of North America with Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. People migrating from all over the world for over 200 years have made the U.S.A. a multiculturally diverse country. The U.S.A. is a country with one of the most diverse landscapes in the world. Visit the majestic Rocky Mountains in the west, the dry deserts of the Southwest, or the rolling plains of middle America. The East Coast is filled with lively and history-rich cities, which include Washington D.C., New York City, and Boston. You can also explore the warmer region of Florida and get astonished with the breathtaking islands of Hawaii. Diving in the United States of America (U.S.A.) means submerging in one of the most diverse places in the world. Every type of diver will find a perfect adventure in the U.S.A. You can go ice diving in Alaska, do some cold water diving in the majestic kelp forests of the West Coast or explore the deep haunting wrecks of the East Coast. Between your adventures in the East and West coast, you can expect plenty of freshwater locations within the lakes, quarries, and springs in the interior of the country. Some of the best dive spots in the U.S.A. are located in Florida, where you can enjoy the world-famous tropical diving. Featured Training Centers Career CenterDolphin Swim School, Inc.Career CenterDiventures Colorado SpringsCareer CenterScooba ShackInstructor Training CenterA-1 Scuba and Travel Aquatics CenterSpruce Creek ScubaWateree Dive Center IncDiventures North LibertyInland Scuba Inc.Philippines AggressorMilinko’s Scuba & Swim This data is provided from the logbook information in the MySSI app Featured places to go in United States © iStock/NeoPhotoMassachusettsAbout 1/3 of the state of Massachusetts boarders the Atlantic Ocean, offering a plethora of diving opportunities.Learn more © iStock-Ultima_GainaNew YorkDiving in New York, you will see an area with a rich maritime history and with hundreds of shipwrecks just waiting to be explored.Learn more © iStock/ericfoltzTexasTexas isn’t the obvious choice that comes to mind when you think of diving in the USA, but Texas is actually rich in many different types of diving.Learn more © iStock-LunamarinaFloridaThe Sunshine State Florida offers many great and divers dive sites from the tropical Florida Keys to deep shipwrecks and crystal clear freshwater springs.Learn more © iStock/ventdusudCaliforniaCalifornia, the third largest state in the United States of America, boasts some of the best cold-water diving in the country.Learn more © iStock-Art WagerHawaiiEvery possible type of adventure can be found in ’tropical paradise’ Hawaii including dramatic jagged cliffs, active volcanoes and clear turquoise waters.Learn more © Shutterstock/ESB ProfessionalPuerto RicoPuerto Rico’s shoreline consists of dozens of islets, cays, and white sand beaches perfect for snorkeling and divingLearn more © iStock/FredericProchassonThe Great LakesThe five lakes, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Superior, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario make up the ’the great lakes’ that offer the best dive sites of the world.Learn more © MaresChannel IslandsAlso known as the Galapagos of North America, the Channel Islands are a protected park within America’s National Park system.Learn more © MaresSouthern CaliforniaThe famous ’Wreck Alley’, kelp beds and beach diving await you in Southern California.Learn more © ScubaproNorthern CaliforniaCalifornia’s northern coast is rugged and has chilly water, but it’s also beautiful and charming with rocky cliffs, windy roads and spectacular diving.Learn more © ScubaproUpper KeysThe Upper Keys is an area abundant with world-class diving. The most known dive site in the Upper Keys is Key Largo.Learn more © ScubaproLower KeysThe Lower Keys in Florida are a group of small islands and a popular destination that include the world-famous Key West up to the beautiful reefs of Marathon.Learn more © AqualungGold CoastThe Gold Coast is a treasure full of amazing dive sites offering artificial and actual shipwrecks such as the Wreck Trek of Miami or the Corridor in Palm Beach.Learn more © MaresO’ahuOahu, is an island surrounded by great shore and boat dive sites. The North Shore is also famous for its huge waves.Learn more © MaresKauaiKauai is best known for its numerous lava tube dives like Tunnels Reef where you see spectacular lava formations, reef sharks, turtles and plenty of fish.Learn more © MaresKonaKona, the big island, has one of the most amazing and famous dive sites “The Manta Ray Night Dive“.Learn more © MaresMauiMaui is a unique, awe-inspiring divers paradise with great shore dives such as Black Rock, Honolua Bay or Kahekili Beach.Learn more © MaresAtlantic OceanDiving in the Atlantic Ocean of New York, is a little more extreme compared to reef diving in shallow, warm water.Learn more © ScubaproInland New YorkAccording to locals, New York offers some of the best diving in the world where you can experience some well-preserved shipwrecks.Learn more © ScubaproLake SuperiorYou will find many dive sites in Lake Superior called the “graveyard of the Great Lakes“ due to the large number of shipwrecks.Learn more © ScubaproLake MichiganLake Michigan is popular for its wreck diving. So much that it now has multiple underwater preserves, which help protect the shipwrecks.Learn more © AqualungLake HuronThe most popular place to dive in Lake Huron is Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, also known as shipwreck alley, having more than 100 shipwrecks.Learn more © AqualungLake ErieThe shallowest, and warmest of all the Great Lakes is Lake Erie and the perfect spot for divers of all experience levels.Learn more © MaresLake OntarioLake Ontario has hundreds of dive sites scattered throughout all the area including amazing shipwrecks, wall dives and shore dives.Learn more Dive Sites in United States Travel Information for United States Power Plug Type A, BAirports ATL, ORD, LAX, JFKCurrency USDLanguage enElectricity 120VTimezone UTC-11:00 - UTC-05:00Network Provider Sprint Spectrum, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless Discover the wonders of the deep with SSI's blog Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures, dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. 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