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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More v. Bigger. In general, look for more batteries (six or eight) if you want a brighter light; look for bigger batteries (C or D cells) if you want longer burn time. You can find more light buying tips in Night Skills, our feature devoted to ...
Avoid tobacco and alcohol. Both tobacco smoke and alcohol irritate your mucus membranes, promoting more mucus that can block your eustachian tubes. Learn the ins and outs of the ear with our "11 Tips For Easy Equalizing".
Check for leaks. Pressurize the BC using the oral or power inflator and submerge it to look for leaks. Rotate it in all directions to give small bubbles a chance to escape. Want to keep your BC in tip-top shape? Then take care of it. Read ...
Set a course. Whether you follow a compass course from the anchor line or lay out a guide line or do both depends on how much you can see. So does the route you follow. In the worst conditions, a short, straight out-and-back route is probably ...
If your dive buddy gets hurt or dies, could you be found liable in a court of law? In a word, yes.
We revisit the findings of a 2006 workshop that evaluated a long-established rule of scuba diving — always make your deepest dive of the day first.
When the waves are rocking, don't come knocking. Follow these tips for diving safely in surging water.
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