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Facing Your Fears: How to Overcome Claustrophobia While Diving

Posted on19 Feb 2019

Experts estimate around five percent of Americans have claustrophobia. Unlike other phobia’s, claustrophobia doesn’t keep you from going about your daily activities. It does have bad timing, though, and can keep you from participating in certain pastimes. Pastimes such as...

5 Important Tips to Help You Maintain Your Scuba Gear

Posted on18 Feb 2019

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Did you know that artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci designed scuba gear way back in the 16th century? It featured a suit and face mask made of pigskin, goggles, hollow breathing tubes made from cane and reinforced with steel, and...

Starting Slow: The Best Scuba Diving Destinations for Novices

Posted on15 Jan 2019

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You don’t have to be a pro to enjoy scuba diving. However, you do have to choose your dive sites wisely. Get it wrong, and you could be in over your head. If you’re wondering where to start, we’ve got you...

5 Tips on How to Improve Your Breathing While Diving

Posted on14 Jan 2019

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Becoming a better diver has very little to do with the quality of your equipment. While your gear may make diving easier or allow you to tackle different types of dives, your own skills have more effect on how your...

Going Wreck Diving?: Top Tips for a Fun and Safe Dive

Posted on06 Dec 2018

As you’ve discovered, there’s more to see beneath the waves than just rainbow coral and pretty fish! Wreck diving is a super-cool experience – it’s your chance to get up close and personal with famous sunken ships. If you’ve ever longed...

How to Achieve Perfect Neutral Buoyancy in Scuba Diving

Posted on05 Dec 2018

Perfecting neutral buoyancy while scuba diving may look easy, but it’s just the opposite. Not only will achieving neutral buoyancy make your dives a better experience, but it will improve your overall athleticism. While buoyancy may be one of the...

Scuba Diving for Beginners: 3 Perfect NJ Spots for Your First Dive

Posted on13 Nov 2018

Are you new diver in New Jersey? If so, you may not know the best spots for scuba in the area. In fact, you may not even think of New Jersey as that great of a place for scuba to...

What Is Scuba Diving? Common Questions Asked by Non Divers to Divers

Posted on12 Nov 2018

With as many as six million active scuba divers around the world, there’s never been a better time to take an interest in the world of diving. Of course, if you’re brand new to the hobby, you likely have some...

5 Reasons Red Sea Scuba Diving Should Be on Your Radar

Posted on10 Oct 2018

Are you looking for a new scuba adventure? Then you need to check out Red Sea scuba diving. The Red Sea is a part of the Great Rift Valley, bordering countries like Egypt and Saudi Arabia. It’s a deep sea...

Depth-Induced Pulmonary Edema: How to Avoid It

Posted on08 Oct 2018

Scuba diving isn’t just tons of fun and an amazing way to see the world around you. It’s also a great workout.However, you need to educate yourself about how to scuba safely. Whether you’re an experienced scuba diver, or if...

Wetsuit vs Drysuit: What is the Difference for Scuba Diving?

Posted on08 Aug 2018

Are you getting ready to venture out on a scuba diving trip? Having the right equipment is key to your enjoyment! It’s possible that a wetsuit or drysuit may be on your list of items to prepare. We’re going to...

Diving and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: 10 Things You Need to Know

Posted on08 Aug 2018

There is beauty below the ocean’s surface. People experience aquatic life and scenery through diving. Diving can be an amazing hobby, but without proper preparation, it can turn dangerous. One lesser known injury that can occur when diving is damage...

The Proper Etiquette On Crowded Dive Boats

Posted on11 Jul 2018

Did you know that more than three million people in the United States participate in scuba diving each year? Of course, if you’ve ever tried to wrangle enough space for yourself and your equipment aboard a dive boat, this statistic...

How to Recognize Decompression Sickness

Posted on11 Jul 2018

If you’re not brand new to diving, you’ve heard of decompression sickness. It’s called DCI, but you may have heard it referred to as BENDS. This is what happens when a diver doesn’t take enough time to come up from...

What is a Rescue Diver and How Do You Become One?

Posted on05 Jun 2018

Are you looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career change? Do you enjoy scuba diving and are wondering how you can turn that hobby into a full-fledged career? If you would like to make a career out of scuba diving...

10 Common Scuba Diving Hand Signals

Posted on04 Jun 2018

Communication is key. It’s a phrase that you will hear used over again in all walks of life. Yet, when it comes to scuba diving, there it is more certainly true. When you are under the water, knowing and understanding...

What Are the Different Scuba Certification Levels?

Posted on10 May 2018

If you’ve ever been interested in the diverse and colorful world that lies beneath the ocean, then you might be wondering how to get scuba certified. And you aren’t alone. There are roughly 6 million scuba divers around the world....

Middle Ear Barotrauma While Diving: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Posted on10 May 2018

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It’s an amazing experience, but diving isn’t without its risks. Around 50% of divers have witnessed decompression problems. But the risks associated with water pressure are avoidable with just a little advanced knowledge. Ear barotrauma is a common pressure-related diving...

The Best Sea Diving Trips in the Pacific

Posted on16 Apr 2018

Are you sea diving in the Pacific? Get ready for the trip of a lifetime. The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth, encompassing over 60 million square miles and covering 30 percent of the Earth’s surface....

The Ultimate Scuba Diving Guide for a Beginner Scuba Diver

Posted on16 Apr 2018

Did you know that there are 6,400 PADI dive centers and resorts in 186 countries worldwide? If you’re a beginner scuba diver, this means there are thousands of places for you to start learning and practicing. Uncertain about the perils...

Scuba Diving Deaths: How to Avoid it

Posted on25 Mar 2018

Scuba diving is a hobby cherished by many. It allows you to have a front seat to the exciting life under the ocean. However, it also comes with some risks. Scuba diving deaths are not uncommon. Keep reading for ways...

The Top 5 Pieces of Scuba Equipment All Divers Should Have

Posted on25 Mar 2018

Scuba diving is becoming a very popular hobby or sport. In fact, over 3 million people in the United States are active divers. If you are a diver or thinking about starting, it is important to know which scuba equipment...

Must-Have Scuba Diving Gear: A Guide

Posted on10 Feb 2018

Scuba diving is not as dangerous as some people seem to think. While there is some risk involved, having the proper scuba diving gear is important for safety purposes. Of course, materials can be rented, but the price can start...

5 Tips on Scuba Diving for Beginners

Posted on04 Feb 2018

Learning how to scuba dive can open you up to a new world of travel and exploration. There are so many beautiful places to scuba dive around the world, and visiting them can expose you to sights you could never...

5 Reasons to Go Scuba Diving

Posted on11 Jan 2018

It must come as a surprise that two-thirds of Americans fear deep waters. Beneath the waters lies the most alluring and mesmerizing sites in the world. This is one of the top reasons to go scuba diving. But there are...

Taking It up a Notch – Scuba Diving with Sharks

Posted on11 Jan 2018

Are you a fan of scuba diving? If the answers yes, consider ramping it up a notch and dive with sharks. This may sound scary. However, there’s a higher chance dying climbing a ladder while taking the star off your...

How To Have The Ultimate Underwater Wedding

Posted on08 Dec 2017

No single day in your life is as special as your wedding. It’s a beautiful day where you and your spouse, surrounded by friends and loved ones, become a union. However, planning a wedding isn’t exactly cheap. In fact, the...

The Dangers Of Flying After Diving

Posted on07 Dec 2017

For the avid diver, the question of when you can fly after a dive is a serious one. This is most likely because you are desperate to get the last dive in before having to get back on a plane...

Why Overweighting is a Bad Habit Among Scuba Divers

Posted on14 Nov 2017

How much weight are you using when you dive? The chances are it’s way more than you need. When you’re learning how to scuba dive, you’re often told that you need to load up your belt with lots of lead...

How to Keep Your Scuba Diving Mask from Fogging

Posted on11 Nov 2017

Every year, over 3 million people participate in scuba diving in the US. Regardless of experience level, every diver deals with fogging on their scuba diving mask at some point. A fogged mask not only limits visibility, but it also...

How to Choose the Right Scuba Diving Fins

Posted on20 Oct 2017

As any scuba diver knows, scuba diving fins are an essential part of any diver’s gear. A pair of good quality diving fins allows divers to move quickly and efficiently while under water. They function by providing a wider surface...

5 Tips for Better Buoyancy Control

Posted on09 Oct 2017

What holds you back from the best diving experience you can possibly have? The answer is simple: lack of buoyancy control. When you achieve proper buoyancy control you’ll have tons of freedom under the waves to completely enjoy your dive....

How to Choose the Perfect Scuba Wetsuit

Posted on12 Sep 2017

The freedom to breathe underwater as you explore colorful reefs is unforgettable. The beauty of these secret places and tropical fish simply has to be experienced. If you want to own these experiences and get to explore the world’s most...

5 Questions You Should Ask Your Scuba Diving Instructor

Posted on12 Sep 2017

Scuba diving is a once in a lifetime experience. You’ll see sights and hear sounds that are only in the depths of the ocean. No matter where you’re diving, it’s important to have a qualified diving instructor. An instructor can...

Equalize Your Ears: What Does it Mean and How to Do it?

Posted on08 Aug 2017

Have you ever been on an airplane, and felt uncomfortable because one of your ears “popped” and the other didn’t? Chances are, you spent most of the flight swallowing or pinching your nose shut while exhaling. If so, you already...

Learn to Scuba Dive: The Essential Finning Techniques

Posted on08 Aug 2017

Close to 1 million diver certifications are issued worldwide each year. While completing your open water course is a good start to finning well, it’s not the end. Like most things in life, practice makes perfect. Is this is the first...

Braving the Cold: Cold Water Diving in New Jersey

Posted on11 Jul 2017

Many experienced scuba divers cut their teeth in the warm, clear waters of the Caribbean. Starting off in a tropical climate is a great way to break into the sport. For those who seek more adventure, cold water diving in...

The 5 Best Shipwreck Diving Locations

Posted on15 Jun 2017

Are you a scuba diver who wants to take your diving experience to the next level? If so, shipwreck diving offers all the thrills, excitement, and adventure you could possibly seek. There are shipwreck sites all over the world, but not...

How to Become a Certified Scuba Diver

Posted on15 Jun 2017

So you want to learn to scuba dive? Great choice! Scuba diving is an incredible adventure. Divers often get to see a side of the ocean unlike any other, full of coral reefs, interesting fish, and maybe even shipwrecks. To...

5 Traits to Look for When Buying the Best Scuba Mask in Town

Posted on23 May 2017

You and your old scuba mask have probably been lots of places together. If it’s worn and torn, it’s time to admit that it’s time for a new one. Shopping for the best scuba mask can be a difficult task,...

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