By educating children about the ocean, Kids Sea Camp hopes to inspire the marine conservationists of the future.
Training
Why do some divers dive with an extra long first-stage hose on their primary?
Here we’ll explore both the benefits and drawbacks associated with referral courses and try to help prospective divers decide whether or not this option is the right choice for them.
Ultimately, the more people who train as marine-mammal medics the better, because with every new certification, the better the chance of survival for those animals affected by disasters like strandings and entanglement.
The Discover Scuba Diving program enables anyone with even a fleeting interest to experience exactly what it is that makes our sport so special.
Control your breath to improve your diving
Learning how to use your submersible marker buoy is a key dive skill
Breathing like this also lowers your heart rate, which will help your air consumption.
With practice, it is possible to accurately navigate your way to and from a specific point by relying on clues provided by the underwater world
Whether you plan for a drift dive or encounter unexpected currents mid-dive, here are some tips to help you keep things smooth along the way.
This article draws on my personal experience of certifying in both environments in order to establish whether there is any meaningful difference between the two.
Ultimately, should the responsibility for keeping up to date with developments in equipment and techniques remain with the diver?
As in other industries, it is no longer enough to hold an entry-level professional qualification ‑ if you want to maximize your chances of employment, you must stand out from the crowd.
It can be incredibly difficult to pass up the chance to get in the water, but remember your safety must always be the top priority.
Knowing that you are able to communicate without any difficulties will give you the peace of mind to revel in the quietude of the ocean.
Diving with a camera before you’re ready not only impacts upon your personal safety, but also on the health of the marine environment.
Always find out exactly what’s included in the internship and what is not, as well as what’s expected of you in order to achieve certification.
While you can get certified nearly anywhere, some places are easier on the new diver than others. Here are some places that made the short list for being beginner friendly as well having amazing dive spots.