With an estimated population of no more than 19, the world’s smallest marine mammal, the Vaquita, is listed by the IUCN as Critically Endangered. The Vaquita was discovered in the 1950s and first described in 1958 in “Journal of Mammalogy” – that’s very recent, because the species has been around for over 2.5 million years. …
Starting out, many divers are wary of the complications of adding a dive computer into the mix. Although beneficial in the long run, new technologies and functionalities can often serve to complicate a sport, and with so much going on in diving, the added factors can be intimidating to divers just getting started. For some, …
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Patience is a virtue. In diving, patience is the difference between calmly addressing an issue and safely moving on or panicking and causing a domino of problems to fall. This is obvious in the water, but it is also true with regard to how we approach training as an instructor and as a student. I …
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Congratulations! You just earned your Open Water Scuba Diver Certification, but now what do you do with it? Well to answer your question in the vaguest way possible… you can do almost anything! Was that not the answer that you looking for? Okay, I will elaborate more. Local Improve your skills Increase your confidence Understand …
The underwater world has fascinated humans since antiquity. It is a mysterious world where we can find amazing beauty and experience unforgettable adventures. It is also full of shipwrecks that were loaded with precious treasures. In this article, I’ll share with you five of the largest underwater treasures ever discovered. 1715 treasure fleet In 1715, …
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Creating the perfect first aid kit is not only important, it’s also pretty easy. It just takes a little thought. The way I start a first aid kit is to first think about potential injuries. Some other considerations: will this kit be for you only? How many people will be in the group? Will you …
“Have you got a light, guys?” Many years ago, surfacing from a cave or sump dive and hearing the cry “have you got a light, guys?” was not uncommon. Diving light failure happened a fair bit, as lighting was not as reliable or bright as we have now. A team member’s light was either out …
Many years ago, I was busy working on some sort of essential task while a colleague taught an Open Water Scuba Diver academic session in our dive shop’s adjoining classroom. I stopped what I was doing when I heard him explain to the students that any dive buddy should always be considered a piece of …
We all want to be good divers, and part of being a good diver is being a good buddy. If you’re looking to brush up on some standard buddy skills or consider how other scuba skills can help you be a better buddy, then keep reading! We’re going to cover two fundamentals that you and …