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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.

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.

Recent Articles

How to Prepare for Remote Dive Travel

This is what you need to know about preparing gear back-ups, medical care and getting lost in far-off destinations.

Current Events | Lessons for Life

A diver ignores nerves to avoid losing money on an expensive dive, a risky choice that leads to a drowning incident he was lucky to survive.

Why Learning to Dive Abroad is the Perfect Post-Pandemic Adventure

Getting dive certified in Bonaire lets a world traveler wipe off the pandemic dust, reconnecting with the spirit she lost during COVID.

What Underwater Photogaphers Should Know About Raja Ampat

The challenge isn't finding what to shoot but keeping your focus to bring home the best images possible!

How to Talk to Non-Divers About What You See Underwater

We experience an different world every time they're below the waves. One diver takes a crack at sharing the experience with landlubbers.

How to Use a Video Tripod in Underwater Photography

This hack will unlock crips macro photos and stable timelapses.

A Costly Prize | Lessons for Life

DCI finds a spearfisher who puts the pursuit of a prize catch over his own safety.