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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Sweating the Small Stuff

Bill's disregard for Scuba 101 turned the perfect dive into a disaster.

Diving After DCS

Was there really ever any doubt that I would dive again after suffering decompression sickness?! OK — honestly — yes, there were a few doubts and obstacles along the way.

What to Do When You Surface Down Current from The Dive Boat

Our best tips for what to do when strong current takes you far away from the dive boat and you are unable to easily swim back.

Can I Dive With Asthma, Diabetes, Cancer, or Heart Disease, and after suffering DCS and Pneumothorax?

Bad news from your doctor doesn't have to mean the end of your diving career. Here's the current thinking on diving with asthma, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, and after suffering DCS and pneumothorax.

Lessons For Life: Aftershock

When can you safely say the diving day is over? If you're driving home and fatigued, follow our tips to make sure you arrive safely at your doorstep.

Carried Away

Complacency catches Chris and George off-guard and sweeps them into dangerous waters.

Scuba Diving Training

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.