Scuba Diving — Dr. David W. Hylan Jr.
About the dives
A lifelong love of the deep
There's a silence underwater that you can't find anywhere else on earth. No phones, no noise, no urgency — just you, the current, and whatever extraordinary creature decides to swim past. I've been chasing that feeling for years, and these pages are where I document the dives, the destinations, and the moments that remind me why I keep going back down.
Dive destinations
Places I've dived
Cozumel, Mexico
World-class wall diving with crystal-clear visibility, vibrant coral gardens, and the famous Palancar Reef. A bucket-list destination for any diver.
Depth
40–130 ft
Visibility
80–100 ft
Highlight
Palancar Reef
Roatán, Honduras
The second-largest barrier reef in the world, teeming with marine life. Roatán offers everything from gentle reef dives to dramatic wall drops.
Depth
30–100 ft
Visibility
60–80 ft
Highlight
Mesoamerican Barrier Reef
Florida Keys, USA
The only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States. Historic shipwrecks, nurse sharks, and endless reef fish make every dive memorable.
Depth
20–60 ft
Visibility
30–60 ft
Highlight
Spiegel Grove Wreck
More dives coming soon
I'm always planning the next trip. Check back for dive logs, gear reviews, and destination guides as I continue exploring the underwater world.