Drift diving can be effortless or challenging, depending on the dive site. Here are our top tips for staying safe when drift diving.
Training
When applying for dive jobs, does a captain’s license make you more employable? Here are some considerations if you’re planning to get one.
The giant stride entry is one of the most common for divers. What’s the best way execute a giant stride, and what pitfalls should you avoid?
Buying new gear is exciting for any diver, but for new techies, buying tech diving equipment can be intimidating. Here’s our guide on what to get — and when.
If you’ve been out of the water for a while, it’s important to brush up on your skills before you get back into technical diving.
Choosing where to get your education as a dive pro is a big decision. Here are our picks for five top spots to train as a PADI instructor.
Returning to the boat or shore early if you’ve run low on air is disappointing. How can you make your air last longer when diving?
Clearing your mask is a fundamental dive skill. How can you make the process simpler and more efficient?
We’ve all been there — wide-eyed and excited at the prospect of splashing in for the first time. Here are five things every new diver should know.
Aspiring dive professionals have many factors to consider when deciding when and where to learn. Here are our top choices of five great locations for PADI Divemaster training.
When it’s time end your dive, you want to follow safe ascent procedures to travel from depth to positive buoyancy at the surface
Congratulations, you’ve just completed your Open Water Diver course. Here are some of our top tips for new scuba divers.
From unfamiliar tasks to diving in a challenging environment, many different factors can cause pre-dive stress. Here’s how to handle it.
Safe scuba diving entries and exits are key to a good day of diving. In the second of a two-part series, we’ll discuss exiting the water.
If scuba is an adventure sport, tech diving is the extreme-sport equivalent. We’ve discussed technical diving for girls before, but it’s time to take another look.
Just as with any skill or hobby, the more you practice, the better you’ll likely become. Here are five signs you’re mastering the art of scuba diving.
Even today, solo diving is a controversial subject among divers. Why would you dive alone? What are the pros and cons of solo diving?
Don’t underestimate the importance of a dive debriefing — a dive isn’t really over until you’ve talked it through. Here’s what you can learn from a thorough dive debriefing.