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The New GoPro Hero9 Black: Is it the Best GoPro for Snorkeling?

The New GoPro Hero9 Black: Is it the Best GoPro for Snorkeling?

UPDATE: The newest version this camera, the GoPro Hero 12 Black, is out now and we gauge whether or not it's the best GoPro for snorkeling in our full review over at GoPro Hero 12 ...
How to use a GoPro for snorkeling

How to Use a GoPro for Snorkeling: 5 Easy Steps with Photos

By far, the best decision I made after I got into snorkeling was to buy a waterproof action camera like a GoPro. For. Sure. Snorkeling is an absolutely incredible experience on its own, but action ...
What Snorkel Gear Should I Buy? The Full Guide to Getting Started Affordably

What Snorkel Gear Should I Buy? The Full Guide to Getting Started Affordably

Snorkeling is an incredible way to make lifetime memories, glide through underwater worlds that can often feel like another planet, and spend time alongside regal marine life in their natural habitat. It's a beautiful, unique ...
Boat at a coral reef viewed from above

Does Travel Insurance Cover Snorkeling? 3 Critical Realities

Travel insurance (or insurance in general) is often an afterthought for me when planning for a trip, let alone thinking about if my travel insurance covers snorkeling. But, I would say that making sure that ...
Snorkel mask on a beach with sea shells

How Much Do Snorkel Masks Cost? 6 Helpful Price & Gear Guides with Examples

Snorkeling is an incredibly easy way to experience all sorts of the magic of the undersea world from sea turtles to coral to dolphins to tropical fish to whale sharks — the list goes on ...
Alex Axon snorkeling

Hello, Adventurer

I'm Alex Axon. Despite growing up landlocked, I've been hooked on the ocean ever since first wading in and have become obsessed with snorkeling as a beautiful and easy way to experience the underwater world. I've been able to learn first hand from in-the-water experience across the world what gear, tips and trips work. I share that knowledge here through Coral Nomad in hopes it will inspire others to find their own underwater adventure.