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Training Articles

Scuba Diving Tips: How To Equalize Every Time

Wondering why you can't equalize during a dive? If you're struggling to clear your ears, here's how you can avoid ear squeezes forever.

Scuba Diving Tips: How To Be A Better Dive Buddy

Being a dive buddy is more responsibility than you may think. Here's our quick list of ways to be the best buddy for your fellow diver.

10 Frequently Asked Questions by Scuba Divers

Scuba divers ask lots of questions, including "Why do I surface with blood in my mask?" and "Is it OK to exercise after a dive?" Here are the answers to 10 of the most frequently asked ones.

When Is It Safe to Fly After Scuba Diving?

When is safe to fly after scuba diving? How long should you wait after diving to fly — 12 hours? 24 hours? The answer may surprise you.

How to Use the Texture Slider in Lightroom

Looking for the best way to sharpen your underwater photos? Here's how to use the new Texture Slider in Lightroom.

A Drysuit Disaster | Lessons for Life

Unfamiliar with how to properly dive with a drysuit, a scuba diver gets in serious trouble in this Lessons for Life scuba diving accident analysis.

What Happens to Ocean Animals During a Tsunami?

In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers a question from a reader.

What It's Like to Witness an Oxygen Toxicity Emergency

Oxygen toxicity is a condition that could prove deadly for scuba divers—read how this diver survived oxygen toxicity during a cave diving accident.

Underwater Communication Tips for Scuba Divers

Underwater communication is not a simple task when you're scuba diving, but there are solutions and tips to help get your point across.