So as I said before I'm a diver and if you're ever interested in becoming a diver and you live within the New York Area here is everything you'll need to know.
First thing you need to do is get certified.  PADI is one of the more popular dive certification organizations.  I myself am an Advanced Open Water diver

 

The Scuba Connection

 

NJScuba.com

 Although a bit of hike for me I've found a home with The Scuba Connection in Hillsborough, NJ.  Good people who will make you a better diver.  NYScuba.com is an "umbrella" type website for all New Jersey Divers
Once you've completed your confined water courses you now ready for open water.  Some divers go straight for the tropics but if you want to avoid the airfare Dutch Springs is just 70 minutes from NYC by car. Once you have your open water certifications the adventure begins.  Key Largo, Florida has some of the best diving in the world.  I try to get down to Amy Slate's Amory Dive Resort at least once a year.  The Amory Diver is my favorite Dive boat.  Capt. Aside from being a fully functional dive boat it as a kick ass sound system and Capt. Bob Bates puts it to use and somehow doesn't scare away the fish.
Here are some dive photos

~ Key Largo - October 2004 ~

~ Key Largo - February 2005 ~

~ Bermuda - August 2005 ~

~ And here are some videos ~