Spanning warm Mediterranean seas to cold Atlantic waters, diving in Europe offers exceptional variety for every type of diver. Destinations such as the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Azores, and Scandinavia feature coral reefs, kelp forests, volcanic formations, caves, and historic shipwrecks. Marine life includes groupers, rays, octopus, seals, sharks, and seasonal pelagics. With well-developed dive infrastructure and easy travel between countries, Europe scuba diving suits beginners, technical divers, wreck specialists, and underwater photographers seeking diverse underwater environments.