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.
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Considering a liveaboard trip but unsure about the price tag? An expert weighs in on the pros and cons of liveaboard diving.
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.
In this edition of Lessons for Life, a liveaboard trip leader pushes past her limits and ignores the signs of decompression illness.
In this edition of "Ask Annie," our expert weighs in on whether you should try to persuade a nondiver to get certified.
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..
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.
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