How to find the best scuba diving mask: Did you know your mask is the number one item that controls the quality of your scuba diving experience? The first thing about a mask is: because it is your number one piece of equipment, don't try to save .. Read More

The giant manta ray is the world’s largest ray with a wingspan of up to 29 feet and weigh up to 5300 lbs. They live up to 40 years. They are filter feeders and eat large quantities of zooplankton. Giant manta rays are slow-growing, migratory an.. Read More

What if I told you to disconnect the air hose to your BCD? This could be one of the greatest lessons you can learn for your skill level in neutral buoyancy. Am I crazy? No, often when I teach others how to get their buoyancy perfect, I begin by disco.. Read More

Do dive tables or dive computers themselves protect you? No, they are the best guidelines that we have today if we fit into the normal parameters of a diver. What if we put ourselves outside the normal parameters? We trust our training and our equipm.. Read More

How well do you really know diving? Posted by Freddy on 31st Jul 2022 Test your knowledge. Or don't. You'll just never know unless you try. 1. A standard way to prevent decompression sickness is... a. Decompression stops and gradual ascent b... Read More

One of my favorite dive destinations. I try to have trips to the Philippines every couple of years. First of all there are 7107 Islands. Some are uninhabited just waiting to be explored while others have every amenity for tourists imaginable. Raw nat.. Read More

The mouthpiece is often overlooked and divers / snorkelers put up with whatever they get. There are many options available to get it just right including custom moldable mouthpieces. Small bite? Get a small mouthpiece. There are even youth sizes. Unc.. Read More

Do dive tables or dive computers themselves protect you? No, they are the best guidelines that we have today if we fit into the normal parameters of a diver. What if we put ourselves outside the normal parameters? This months tip is "Pay Attenti.. Read More

When do you need rescue training? When you least expect it! You notice another diver is crying in her mask. What exactly does that mean? Think for a minute and go through the possibilities. Is she scared? Is she in pain? So happy she can't contai.. Read More

Photographers can get a bad reputation among divers without even knowing why. Follow these tips to help avoid becoming that "rude" underwater photographer. A common comment on dive trips after the dive is that the photographers on that dive.. Read More