Due to the fact that most of it's water is cold, Europe is often overlooked as a diving destination by non-Europeans. However, this continent has a lot to offer divers - particularly wreck divers. With such a long maritime history it's not surprising that the waters of Europe are absolutely teeming with wrecks - this is particularly true of the waters of the UK, Croatia, and Cyprus. Even though these waters may seem a little cool they're really nothing compared to the ice diving that awaits you in Iceland. Of course it's not all cold water diving in Europe - the Mediterranean provides some great warm water diving in Spain, Greece, Malta, and Turkey.

If you've done some diving in Europe let us know where is you favorite by voting on the poll. If you haven't dived in Europe you can still vote for where you're most looking forward to diving. The previous weeks' polls are still open too and will be so until the grand finale in 3 weeks time...

South-East Asia
Central America & Mexico
North America
Oceania
The Caribbean

Unfortunately, every dive has to end and when it does it's important that you take as much care to finish it safely as you do throughout the rest of the dive.

It's not a pleasant fact, but it seems that we're regularly hearing stories of divers being injured or worse during ascents. Injuries can be caused by ascending too fast or by surface hazards such as speed boats. Using our How-To guide and this video demonstration you can learn the simple steps to follow to ensure a safe ascent every time.

If you're still not sure about this skill or any others please feel free to drop by our forum and ask any questions that may be on your mind.

A region of the world that needs no introduction when it comes to diving is the Caribbean. The Caribbean Sea is home 29% of the world's coral reefs and over 7000 islands. This makes it particularly hard to choose a favorite, but this is just what I'm asking you to do.

Will it be the Cayman Islands that features the amazing Sting Ray City dive site or perhaps the Virgin Islands or Netherlands Antilles which both have a rich assortment of reefs and wrecks. Of course, one of the most famous destination in the Caribbean is Bonaire, but maybe you prefer one of the lesser known destinations such as Cuba or Jamaica. Let us know your favorite by voting on the poll and stop by the forum to tell everyone what makes it the best.

Remember, voting is still open for rounds 1 to 4 so you can still choose your favorite destination in South-East Asia, Central America & Mexico, North America, and Oceania.

Considered by many divers to be the Holy Grail of diving, the Whale Shark is perhaps the most sought after fish in the ocean. Measuring in at up to 60 feet, the Whale Shark is no doubt the biggest fish in the sea. Despite their tremendous size, Whale Sharks remain elusive and little is known about their migratory habits. Learn more about Whale Sharks with our Whale Shark fact sheet.

I tend to get excited even when I'm only reading about wrecks and I just recently came across a great new website I'd like to let you know about.

The Ohio Sea Grant have launched a neat new website all about wrecks in Lake Erie. With maps showing the locations of 277 wrecks, detailed information on 28 wrecks, and all sorts of information all about the maritime history of the region, this website is sure to wet the appetites of wreck diving enthusiasts.

It's a great resource for information about the wrecks of Lake Erie and is a really fantastic way to get more people involved in wreck diving. I'd highly recommend you check it out.

This week we're focusing on a skill that will help you find neutral buoyancy when you dive - the Fin Pivot.

One of the top reasons divers go through a lot of air is that their buoyancy isn't quite right which leads to them either kicking a lot to stay off the bottom or to prevent them from floating up. Divers struggling with buoyancy often inflate and deflate their BCDs too much which also wastes air. There is a simple method of finding the point at which you're neutrally buoyant and although it can seem a little difficult at first the fin pivot will come naturally with a little practice. Check out our How-to guide for the fin pivot and there's even an excellent demonstration video on YouTube to help you master it.

When most people think of sharks they think of the sharks of Great White Sharks. Movies like Jaws and Deep Blue Sea have painted these sharks as unstoppable killing machines but are they really? Learn all about Great White Sharks and how you can dive with them...

What is world's biggest single structure built by living organism? The Great Barrier Reef of course. This is the center of a truly amazing part of the scuba diving world. From whale shark encounters in Ningaloo Reef to relaxed tropical diving 6000 miles away in Tahiti, the region of Oceania has an incredible array of diving on offer.

Pristine reefs and their inhabitants are the attractions in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Palau, while an astonishing array of World War II wrecks create a wreck diver's paradise in Truk Lagoon, Micronesia. Vanuatu combines all the joys of reef diving with a truly mind-boggling wreck - the President Coolidge. You can dive with a bizarre collection of tropical fish in cold water at one of Jacques Cousteau's favorite dive destinations, the Poor Knights Islands in New Zealand, or if sharks are more your thing head for the warm waters of Fiji that are renowned for their incredible shark dives.

It's been hard to narrow this area down to just ten choices and I'm sure I've left out some favorites in doing so. Let us know which is your favorite (of which you'd most like to visit) and if your favorite isn't listed leave a comment or stop by the forum. Voting is still open on the South-East Asia, Central America & Mexico, and North America polls.

I may be a little biased as I originally learned to dive in the lovely waters around Koh Phi Phi, but I honestly do think it's a great place to go for a diving holiday. A lot of other divers tend to think so as well so you may find the most popular dive sites around Phi Phi a little crowded but there is plenty of variety here and it's not too hard to get to the less crowded sites.

Best described as epically beautiful above the water and filled with cheap guest hotels, wonderful food, and friendly people above the water, Koh Phi Phi is a fantastic option for a diving vacation. You can read more about it in my full review.

The latest round of our quest to find the dive destination most favored by About.com readers brings us to North America - this region is home to the beautiful tropical reefs of Hawaii and Florida, amazing shipwrecks in Ontario, North Carolina, and the North East of the United States, incredible kelp forests in California and the Pacific Northwest, and even the Giant Octopus and Orcas of British Columbia.

Where's you favorite dive destination in North America? Vote on the poll or stop by the forum to let everyone know which is your favorite and why.

Last week’s poll was all about Mexico & Central America and Cozumel is the clear leader at the moment. You can still vote on that poll and the first poll about South-East Asia.