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Guide to Buying Your First Set of Freediving Equipment 
Ready to buy your own gear, but don't know where to start? Take a peak inhale and relax, we’re here to help! With some guidance and a bit of basic gear knowledge, you'll easily find the right kit to help fulfill all of your freediving pursuits.
My Journey Into Freediving and Mental Health

Can freediving help calm the mind? A personal journey underwater reveals how the sport is breaking barriers around anxiety and mental health.

Why You Should Never Skip Freediving Safety Protocols

Diving safety protocols exist for a reason, and while it can be easy to get caught up in the moment, skipping even one can be fatal.

Bailout | Lessons for Life

Freedivers need to follow safety protocols as much as divers. In this Lessons for Life account, Eric Douglas shares the story of a diver who suffers shallow-water blackout on a dive. Keep reading to find out how you can stay safe freediving.

VIDEO: What It's Like to Freedive a Glacier—Without a Wetsuit

The novice freediver shares what it took to dive Greenland’s ice for his personal mental health and to inspire others to face their own struggles.

How to Dive Channel Islands National Park

What you need to know about gear, dive charters, accommodations and packing lists when planning a Channel Islands dive trip.

A Rugged Dive Adventure Through Channel Islands National Park

Join *Scuba Diving* editors for a rugged 10-day camping, scuba and freediving adventure across Southern California’s Channel Islands National Park.

The Untold Story of South India’s Diving Fishermen

The diving fishermen in Thoothukudi and Kovalam are fighting the pressures of the modern world to keep their way-of-life—and connection to the sea—alive.

What is the PADI Freediver Course?

This PADI course teaches you how to spend extended periods of time underwater on a single breath, making it easier to encounter marine life and improving your air consumption while diving.