The Bahamas is home to calm, crystal-clear waters suited for beginner divers. Here, one diver hones their skills after getting certified in paradise.
A special bond forges between a new diver and their instructor; it can be so strong it inspires the student to one day become a teacher. Here's the story of one diver who did just that.
Struggling to find the right amount of weight for scuba diving? Here's how you can test and calculate just how much weight you need for scuba diving.
Back to Scuba Gear
Descending despite discomfort becomes the ultimate disaster for one inexperienced diver.
Tips and tricks for capturing beautiful images of this ocean superstar.
Dive into the Pink raised over $20,000 during its annual photo competition to support DAN’s study on returning-to-diving fitness after contracting COVID-19.
A PADI Adaptive Support Diver certification equips divers to be buddies with physical or mental disabilities.
Dick Rutkowski looks back on a career immersed in dive science, including new hyperbaric chambers and his launch of the first-ever recreational nitrox certification.
A rusty diver gets entangled in kelp when task overload separates leads to buddy separation.
Five things divers can do to make every dive a safe one.
Scuba Diving Training
Learn about scuba diving skills, trainings, certifications and lessons on how to make your scuba bottom time safe, fun and lasting! Also, see what it's like to scuba dive in crazy situations, read our Lessons for Life, get underwater photography tutorials and check out expert scuba dive hacks for any and every dive condition.