Learning to Dive in the Bahamas

The Bahamas is home to calm, crystal-clear waters suited for beginner divers. Here, one diver hones their skills after getting certified in paradise.

The Path to PADI Pro

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.

Buoyancy Calculator—How Much You Need in Dive Weights

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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Before you get in the water with your brand-new dive computer, here are our best tips for prepping it so that it's ready for its first scuba dive.

Lessons for Life: Fatal One-Way Trip to the Bottom

Being overweighted in unfamiliar gear leads to a fatal descent. Sadly, this tragedy spells out how important knowing your dive gear is and how it can mean the difference between life and death. Another installment in our dive-training series, Lessons For Life.

What It's Like To Dive In Near Freezing Water

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Learn about scuba diving skills, trainings, certifications and lessons on how to make your scuba bottom time safe, fun and lasting! Also, see what it's like to scuba dive in crazy situations, read our Lessons for Life, get underwater photography tutorials and check out expert scuba dive hacks for any and every dive condition.