Although the demands and dangers associated with cave diving are far greater than diving a tropical reef, the rewards can be just as great.
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Many divers simply call the gas in their tank “oxygen” or “air” without really knowing what it’s made of. What’s the difference between scuba diving gas mixes?
Unlike new divers, who are happy just to be underwater and think everything they see is awesome (because it is), those with a few dives under their belt can be a bit of challenge. As a professional guide, how do you keep your most experienced divers happy?
We all get complacent when it comes to diving, but we shouldn’t. Here are five of the worst scuba diving habits you should avoid.
Living somewhere cold can mean months without splashing in. Here are the best off-season scuba classes to keep your dive withdrawal at bay.
As land mammals, we must short-circuit physiology when we scuba dive. Equalizing as we descend helps adapt our bodies to our temporary environment. Here’s why and how.
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.
We’ve all heard other divers throw around numbers — how many years they’ve been diving, or how many dives they’ve done. But the focus should always be on improving your skills, not racking up numbers.
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?
Hand signals are the most effective means of communication underwater. Do you know which are the most common?
Last Memorial Day, a group of Marines based in Hawaii honored their fallen comrades with two scuba dives.
The dive spool is one of the diver’s most useful pieces of equipment, but it’s often set up and stored improperly. What’s the best way to take care of your dive spool?
Some scuba diving instructors think it’s not a bad idea to require some form of training to don a mask, fins and snorkel.
Perhaps you haven’t been diving in a while, but you’re about to submerge again. Should you do a check dive or participate in a scuba review?
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.