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Is It Safe to Scuba Dive With a Hangover?

Had a little too much to drink the night before a dive? Here's what you need to know about safely diving the morning after.

Is It Safe To Use the Hot Tub After Scuba Diving?

In this edition of Underwater Wellness, we discuss the safety of using a hot tub after a dive and how long to wait between surfacing and taking a post-dive dip.

Is a Liveaboard Dive Trip Really Worth the Splurge?

Considering a liveaboard trip but unsure about the price tag? An expert weighs in on the pros and cons of liveaboard diving.

PADI Dwarf Minke Whale Awareness Distinctive Specialty: What to Know

Dwarf minke whales can grow up to about 26 feet long and weigh up to 14,000 pounds. The PADI Dwarf Minke Whale Awareness Distinctive Specialty course

teaches divers and snorkelers all about these gentle giants.

 

What Happens When a Liveaboard Diver Ignores Their Limits

In this edition of Lessons for Life, a liveaboard trip leader pushes past her limits and ignores the signs of decompression illness.

Should I Try to Convince Someone to Dive If They Don’t Want to?

In this edition of "Ask Annie," our expert weighs in on whether you should try to persuade a nondiver to get certified.

Can You Scuba Dive With a Cold?

No one wants to miss an amazing dive due to illness. Knowing which symptoms are true red-flags can help you make the smartest choice and keep you safe in the water..

Understanding Scuba Diving Accident Reports

What’s in a dive incident report, and how can you be a better communicator after an accident? We decode a critical piece of diver safety.

Seasickness and Panic Spell Disaster for an Unfit Diver
In this edition of “Lessons For Life,” we meet a diver whose poor fitness and panic in the water lead to a grave incident.