Scuba diving as we know it resulted from the efforts of many pioneering individuals. In this series of articles, we’ll highlight a number of their contributions.
In the Water
Mangroves may not be as sexy as coral reefs but they’re just as important to the overall health of the ocean. Read on to find out why.
Tipping your dive-service providers can be confusing. Are you supposed to tip at all? Under what circumstances, how much, and who should you hand it to?
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the beauty of a destination while researching where to take your next dive vacation, but don’t forget to do your due diligence when it comes to researching the boat, too.
Although Cayman’s crystalline waters are the stuff of legend, visiting a popular site like Turtle Reef on a night dive offers an entirely different experience.
You’ll have no problem capturing the best of the underwater (and topside!) world in 2017 with the brand-new SeaLife Cameras DC2000.
Even for those who are excited to begin scuba diving, learning to do so can be nerve-wracking. What’s the best way to overcome your anxiety and jump in?
Choosing the best instructor course can make a huge difference when taking those first few steps towards working within an extremely popular industry.
The Red Sea is high on most divers’ bucket lists. One spot, Marsa Shagra Village, has it all — warm water, marine life, wreck dives and drifts.
Divers Alert Network (DAN) estimates that most divers wear too much weight. This is partially because most of us only dive once or twice a year on vacation. What’s the best way to shed that extra lead no matter how often you dive?
If you’re looking for a last-minute gift for the underwater photographer in your life, look no further than the popular SeaLife Micro 2.0.
Liveaboards offer access to some of the world’s best dive sites as well as a mobile hotel, restaurant, camera room and dive shop, all in one. Here are a few of top new dive liveaboards plying the seas.
There’s a bit of an explorer in all scuba divers, so discovering a new dive site can be a real treat. Here are our top tips for finding that next underwater gem.
It’s exciting to see a manta ray or whale shark underwater. Here’s the best way to keep your cool during your next pelagic encounter.
Passing your Open Water course is not the end of learning how to fin well — it’s the beginning. The best divers know how to frog kick, helicopter turn and reverse fin. Here’s why and how to apply these scuba finning techniques.
Knowing how to recognize and address a potential case of stress, anxiety or panic when scuba diving is a key tool in an experienced diver’s skill set.
Kids are kids, even when diving. They get distracted and can quickly get too shallow or too deep. Here are some tips to help them better manage their depth…and allow mom and dad to have a more relaxing dive.
The buddy check should always be a part of your pre-dive ritual, but many of us skip it entirely or miss key safety aspects. Here’s what to watch for on your next — and every — buddy check.