Given that it will likely be your most expensive piece of dive gear and that there are so many considerations, buying your first drysuit can be daunting. Here’s what you need to know.
Training
The NASA Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory trains astronauts for space, but not without the help of a team of dedicated scuba divers.
Using a diver propulsion vehicle underwater means you can cover far more territory on each dive. How do you use one safely?
Now that you’ve achieved the divemaster certification, you’ve got lots of options, from employment to volunteering or continuing education.
The protocols for ice diving are much like those for cave diving. And while frigid waters combined with an overhead environment aren’t for everyone, for many, ice diving is an exciting way to push their boundaries.
It’s surprisingly common for divers to enter the water with a tank valve in the incorrect position. Make sure to check your tank valve before every dive.
Those who love rebreather diving continuously extoll its virtues. What’s so great about rebreather diving, and should you try it?
Perhaps you’ve long dreamed of going pro, or maybe you’re a new diver enchanted with the sport. Once you’ve decided to become a divemaster, what next?
The buddy system is key when it comes to safe scuba diving, but the PADI self-reliant diver specialty teaches divers how to handle emergencies on their own.
If you’ve ever been curious about how to make underwater bubble rings, here are a few easy steps to follow.
The thought of commercial diving may appeal to many recreational divers stuck in offices each day. What is commercial diving, and how different is it from recreational diving?
In the sixth of our series on dive programs for children, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the PADI Junior Rescue Diver Course.
Entry-level courses make technical diving for beginners an attainable challenge. Are you ready to enter the world of tech?
Although ocean environments are most often associated with Florida diving, cave diving in Florida offers adventuresome divers a thrilling, beautiful environment.
In the fifth of our series on dive programs for children, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the PADI Junior Specialty Diver Program.
Once you’ve decided to pursue technical diving, choosing the right technical diving instructor can make all the difference.
There’s usually no harm in a little white lie, but these 10 lies scuba divers tell themselves can inflict some serious damage.
Although the PADI Rescue Diver course is a lot of fun, there are a few serious considerations when applying learned techniques to the real world.