Have you ever thought about diving a closed-circuit rebreather (CCR)? While there are many different options on the market to choose from, you may have wondered exactly why you should make the move from your open circuit gear to more advanced technology. Regardless of the different models, here are the five top advantages of rebreathers …
What exactly is a disability? Is it something that makes one person different from another? I am sure every day you see people different from yourself. Does that make them a person with a disability? Years ago, I learned that in every specific case of scuba training that may or may not involve a person …
IS this not something we can ALL agree to? Shark fin fishing is illegal in U.S. waters, but those caught outside of U.S. waters can still be sold here. We NEED to make sale and possession of shark fins Illegal before there are no more sharks in the oceans!.
Be a responsible diver. Don’t just go through the motions! One of my biggest pet peeves is hearing someone say, “scuba diving is a safe sport.” No, ping pong is safe. Scuba diving has become a lot safer over the years, but we are still breathing underwater, and that comes with it an inherent risk. …
A worldwide study with a team of international scientists came to some alarming conclusions regarding shark populations on the world’s reefs. The Global FinPrint survey found that sharks were “functionally extinct” on 20% of the 371 reefs surveyed in 58 countries. This means that their numbers are too small for them to play their crucial role in …
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“Being divers makes us different. It makes us special. As divers, we see and do things few can even imagine (and fewer still experience). We discover the true nature of Planet Earth — the Water Planet — and how critical this precious resource is to our survival.” – Brian Carney What to Expect from Both …
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As a newly certified Open Water diver, figuring out the next step may seem a bit daunting or overwhelming. You just finished your class, which by no means is an easy feat. You learned concepts that are meant to help ease you into a completely new, underwater world. You also learned important skills that are …
Diving is a team sport. As much as we might like to believe our favorite activity is a deeply personal, solitary experience, marked by introspection as we commune intimately with nature, the fact is that we are never far from our buddies—and that’s a very good thing. Because unless you survey the dominion of diving …