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Travis Marshall

Travis Marshall is an Asheville, North Carolina-based writer and diver covering scuba diving training and travel.

Seeing in Depth: What it Takes to Create Underwater Maps

Peter McDougall and his team of dive mappers at Reef Smart Guides, help create detailed, waterproof dive site maps that divers use to navigate underwater

Ocean's Calling

Polar expedition guide Kayvon Malek gives advice on how to be a successful diver for polar cruises in locations such as Antarctica, Alaska and the Arctic.

What Is a Full Face Mask Diver Course?

The PADI Full Face Mask Diver course is the best way to learn how to use this piece of equipment.

PADI's Mermaid Courses, Explained

Become a real-life mermaid when you learn how to use a monofin, hold your breath underwater and more in PADI's mermaid education courses.

What is a PADI Tec 40 Course?

Becoming a technical diver starts with learning how to use new equipment and air blends.

What is a PADI Cavern Diver Certification?

Learn what equipment and skills you need to properly dive in overhead environments in this certification course.

What is a PADI Drift Diver Course?

Learn how to deal with these water conditions and the "live boat" above.

What is a PADI Search and Recovery Diver?

Underwater navigation and search patterns both contribute to reclaiming your belongings form the waves.

What is a PADI Discover Rebreather Certification?

Rebreathing divers have longer bottom times and are quieter underwater, but you need to make sure you know how to use this complex equipment.