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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Two Divers, No Air

An out-of-air situation takes a turn for the worse when buddy-breathing divers make a crucial error in judgment.

Swept Away

At the surface, two divers caught in a current watch helplessly as their unmanned sailboat becomes a speck on the horizon. Learn how you can avoid making their mistakes.

The Deep Sleep

Adhering to predive procedures is crucial when using a closed-circuit rebreather. Without a buddy to catch his mistake, one diver pays the ultimate price for carelessness.

Broken Rules, Bent Diver

A technical buddy team ignores their training, and one diver pays the price.

The Unmanned Dive Boat

Two lobster divers ascend from a dive to find their boat is nowhere in sight.

Out Of Their Depth

Two divers follow a divemaster beyond the level of their training. Only one comes back.

Swimming Upstream

Ill-prepared for ocean currents, an out-of-shape diver panics with fatal results.

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