Melia is a Master Scuba Diver that loves underwater macro photography. Her common dive spots are Monterey, Hawaii, and the Caribbean. She is from far-Northern California and majored in Biology at Whitman College. She is currently completing a PhD in Biomedical Science at Cornell University and loves being able to combine scuba knowledge, writing skills, and medical advice into one column!
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Melia Matthews Articles
Not every dive can be in pristine conditions, but there are limits, and you have to know when to say no—especially amid a weather advisory.
As important as it is to know your own dive equipment, you must familiarize yourself with your buddy's too—here's why.