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Training Articles

Lessons for Life: Drugs and Diving Don't Mix

A one-hit wonder suffers fatal consequences from his habit. See how one diver didn't surface because he thought it was OK to get stoned before a cave dive.

What To Do When Your Divemaster Is Wrong

Do you know what to do if your divemaster breaks the rules? Check out these 4 expert tips to prepare yourself.

5 Tips For Cavern Diving

Interested in becoming a cavern diver? Here’s a look at five skills to perfect before you take the plunge.

Ask an Expert: Should Refresher Courses Be Mandatory for Divers?

When was the last time you went diving? You might need a refresher course! See what experts have to say on getting re-trained in scuba diving after a long hiatus to prepare you for your next underwater adventure.

Lessons for Life: Alone in a Crowd

Seven scuba divers enter the water for a wreck dive, but only six returned alive. Learn how to stay safe and avoid dive accidents in this latest installment of Lessons for Life.

Do You Know What to Do in a Silt-Out?

Do you know what to do in a silt-out? Keep cool and remember these tips from the experts if you find yourself in a dangerous situation scuba diving.

Training: 5 Tips to Safely Dive a Shipwreck

Do you know your wreck-diving basics — from your gear, to your dive plan, to using the current? See Travis Marshall's 5 tips to safely navigate a shipwreck.

Ask an Expert: Solo Diving, OK or No Way?

Solo diving: Should you ever do it? Ask an expert and read for yourself to see if you have enough experience, dedication and training to tackle the task of scuba diving by yourself.

Ask an Expert: Is Spearfishing OK on Scuba?

For some divers, spearfishing on scuba is a great past-time. For others, the act plucks marine animals from the gene pool, degrading their ability to reproduce. See what some spear-fisihing experts think about the controversy.