Diving Rough Seas: How to Handle Heavy Current Underwater

Posted on06 May 2019

Scuba diving has a fairly brief, interesting, and rather bumpy history. This is primarily due to the fact that early diving gear was…Shall we say, less than effective? Luckily, the days of wooden barrels and 200-pound suits are far behind...

Keep Calm and Dive On: How To Avoid Panic While Scuba Diving

Posted on23 Apr 2019

Have you ever experienced a panic attack before? Not everyone has, and the signs aren’t always visible. You may not think it’s a big deal, but panic is a significant factor in diving accidents and deaths. Before you head under...

Diving With a Camera: How to Take Underwater Photos Like the Pros

Posted on15 Apr 2019

Do you want to bring a bit of your scuba diving experience back up to the surface with you? Taking underwater pictures is a fun way to enjoy the water long after your dive.Underwater photography is both fun and rewarding....

4 Pro Tips for Picking the Ideal Scuba Diving Suit

Posted on04 Apr 2019

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There are 2.87 million people choosing to spend their free time exploring the ocean. If you’re interested in the beautiful deep blue, then you should check out scuba diving. Start visiting the best dive sites in the world to get your fins...

Why You Should Consider Getting Scuba Diving Certification

Posted on24 Mar 2019

Is traveling the world on your bucket list? Many people say they are “traveling the world”. But if they’re sticking to dry land, they are missing a HUGE chunk of it. Did you know that over 70% of the planet is...

Facing Your Fears: How to Overcome Claustrophobia While Diving

Posted on19 Feb 2019

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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...

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