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Can You Snorkel With Swim Goggles?

We all love the idea of plunging into the ocean and explore the exciting world under the water surface. But since we don’t really have gills and fins, we have to make use of additional equipment like a snorkeling mask in order to survive and move around underwater. It doesn’t matter if you’re going deep […]

Can You Scuba Dive with Swimmer’s Ear?

Diving is an exhilarating experience. The rush of the water, the crashing of the waves, the thrill of being in a whole new realm. But if you’re a frequent diver, you may have experienced that moment when you’re relaxing after your dive and your ear starts feeling wet and itchy. Can you dive with Swimmer’s […]

What Is The Minimum Age For Kids To Snorkel?

Some people are just more comfortable in the water than they are on land. There is something calming about going underwater and exploring life under the surface. Snorkeling is a great activity or sport, which is suitable for almost everyone. Let’s dive right into the basic requirements you need to fill before you snorkel. What […]

Find the Best snorkeling and scuba diving mask for mustache and beard

How to Find the Best Dive and Snorkel Mask for Mustache and Beard

You’ve grown your beard and keep it neat and tidy and suddenly you decide it would be great to go diving or snorkeling? Said and done, you go get a mask, jump into the water and figure out that you might as well not have a mask. What’s happening? Do you have to shave to […]

What to do when your dive computer fails

What do You do when Your Dive Computer Fails?

Most of us consider diving to be a leisurely activity. But for professional divers, this is serious business. We may rent, borrow or use any equipment that seems remotely alright, but professionals have to have the best equipment and the equipment they are comfortable in using. This includes having a dive computer that meets your […]

Choosing the Best Travel Fins for Scuba and Snorkeling (2023)

Planning any new travel and need to get your scuba gear packed? Yes, it’s that time that you think to yourself that you should have gotten a pair of fins that fit your suitcase instead of these oversized and heavy flippers you have now. Well, it’s not too late. You can still get fins made […]

The Cost of Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving provides us with the opportunity to explore what’s under the great blue surface and explore a whole new world. It’s an adventure unlike any other, one that stimulates all our senses. But this sport is certainly not light on the pocket. Allow us to walk you through the costs associated with becoming a […]

How to Find the Best Scuba Oxygen Analyzer

Scuba diving is a gear-intense sport. But, not all gear you need is used underwater. Some are necessary on land. If you dive with Air Nitrox or other gas mixes that are different from regular air then you need to be able to measure the percent of oxygen in the gas mix. Check out the […]

How Much Does Scuba Certification Cost? – How Expensive or Cheap is it?

As you’ve probably already guessed, the cost of scuba diving and your certification varies depending on many factors. The price will depend on where you plan to dive, and whether it is off-season or in-season. We’re not going to leave you without an answer though. Here are some estimates on what you should expect to […]

Bog Snorkelling – The next British Invasion?

We’ve had the British culture swap over to the US on several occasions. Is it time now for the next big thing? It’s something called a ‘sport’ but honestly all it looks seems to be a ton of fun. Well, if you like to be in a bog that is… Bog snorkelling is one of […]

Suunto Dive Computer Settlement

Suunto has settled a class-action lawsuit in the US. It covers a number of Suunto dive computer models that were allegedly defective. They agreed to pay $50 million due to ‘faulty’ scuba computer hardware and software. Which Models are affected? The models included had been built between 01/01/2006 and 08/10/2018. The following models are/were affected: […]

Shearwater Resarch Recall of Yellow Transmitters

Shearwater Research Recall for Yellow Wireless Transmitters

If you use one of Shearwater Research’s yellow wireless transmitters, then continue on reading. The company has issued a voluntary recall for those devices. The issue is that the yellow transmitters might end up using the same transmission interval that their grey cousins use. If you use both yellow and grey transmitters on the same […]

What can you do about panic attacks when diving? How can you prevent and handle them?

Panic Attacks Underwater – How to Recognize and Prevent Them

Diving is relaxing and serene. Yet, if something unforeseen happens, you might end up battling a panic attack underwater. How can you prepare? What can you do? The ocean is an amazing place with fantastic creatures and even more amazing sights. Luckily, we have the opportunity to go into the sea and see these things […]

What does Oxygen Toxicity mean and how does it impact a diver?

What you need to know about Oxygen Toxicity

One of the most dangerous problems in diving is oxygen toxicity. It’s having too much oxygen when you are underwater. It’s also called hyperoxia. The air on land consists of around 21% O2 (oxygen). Without oxygen, we’re not able to survive. However, too much oxygen can also be a bad thing. It’s not the amount […]

Is a debriefing session with your buddy after a dive necessary?

Debriefing after a Dive – A Waste of Time or an Important Habit?

You know how it goes. You’re on the dive boat and prepare for your dive. Well, you should have prepared before but for argument’s sake, let’s say you do it on the boat. Then you enjoy your time underwater and admire the sights to be seen. You get back on the boat and stow away […]

Is the D-Mask really the last dive or snorkel mask you'll ever need?

The D-Mask – The last Mask ever needed for Diving or Snorkeling?

Slow down! Before you run out and try to get this mask that promises to revolutionize both diving and snorkeling you should slow down a bit. Why do you ask? Well, it’s not yet available. It is a concept at this time, and as things go with ideas, it’s not even sure that it’ll ever […]

Underwater drones - What are they and how good are they?

Best Underwater Drones – Are they ready for prime time?

All of the drones we always hear about are flying drones. What about other kinds of drones? What about underwater drones? Drones are everywhere nowadays. News channels use them to make footage of accidents or sights of interest. The military uses them for who knows what. And then we randomly hear about near hits between […]

What do you need to know about weights for scuba diving? Check out how to use the correct weights for your dives.

Weighting to Dive – What you need to know about Scuba Weights!

Weights are an essential part of your scuba gear. Getting the weights right can be tricky as the correct amount is dependent on quite a few different factors. To calculate the correct weighting for a diver, several factors have to be taken into consideration. These are for example thickness of the wetsuit, body mass, and […]

Scuba Diving Computers have different algorithms depending on each manufacturer. There are conservative and liberal ones. Is one kind better than the other?

Liberal vs Conservative Dive Computer Algorithm

Scuba computers constantly calculate whether you need to make a deco or safety stop or not based on a number of different measures. Some algorithms are more conservative while others are more liberal. Is one better than the other? One issue with a dive computer that is always coming up is that they (pretty much) […]

A snorkel vacation in the Caribbean sounds amazing. Where should you go? What are the best places?

Best Places To Snorkel In The Caribbean

Are you thinking about taking your next vacation in the sunny and gorgeous Caribbean? Why not combine great food, a fun atmosphere, and perfect beaches with the ideal snorkeling experience? Get up close to the Caribbean’s local marine life and fully explore the fascinating underwater world. Adventurous travelers are aware that after you are tired […]

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