When full-face snorkel goggles were first seen at beaches and lakes around the world people were skeptical. Then they rapidly became more popular and nowadays a full face snorkeling maks is a common sight. Why should you consider using such a full face snorkel mask though? And which ones should you look at? Find out […]
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Long locks on surfer dudes and beach waves on babes are often stereotypical looks for water junkies, but have you ever thought about the work that goes into managing the hair underwater? It may be easier for surfers, but when it comes to diving, long hair can be a bit of a task to handle. […]
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Summer vacations on sandy beaches, palm trees in the wind, and colorful tropical fish – all these things come to mind when people think of scuba diving. Scuba diving is considered a summer activity where you can experience warm water and see vibrant schools of fish. Destinations like Hawaii, Bali, and the Bahamas come to […]
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Baja California has many different dive locations to offer. We picked six of them that we think are among the best you can find. Check out our top picks of the best scuba diving in Baja California! Are you looking for your next scuba diving destination, but don’t have the budget to fly halfway across […]
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Hawaii offers endless fantastic scuba diving destinations. We compiled a list of what you need to consider, where to go and what gear to bring. There certainly are many more locations to scuba dive in Hawaii than what we list. Feel free to add your own to the list in the comments! If you enjoy […]
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If you’re a water sports enthusiast, chances are you have dropped a couple of hundred bucks on a wetsuit. These suits are made of foamed neoprene; they are specifically engineered to be protective underwater. They provide thermal insulation, UV protection and are strong enough to defend against mild stings from marine animals as well as […]
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Wreck dives can help you discover a whole new dimension of lost artifacts that tell stories of people and places and a world long gone. You get to discover a vessel that existed on land and was interacted by people who didn’t know that it would end up at the bottom of the ocean. One […]
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When you’re going scuba diving recreationally, you don’t really think about all the different equipment that exists out there, and what this different equipment can do for you. Instead, you just think about the fact that you will get to the dive center, they will give you a couple of gas tanks and some equipment, […]
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There is a reason why the Beach Boys dedicated a whole song to an island in the Florida Keys; this place is drop-dead gorgeous. The Florida Keys are made up of many small islands that are great for exploring the land, and underwater. The Florida Key islands include islands like Key Largo, Key West, Islamorada, […]
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Skindiving is one of the best ways you can experience the aquatic world. As a skin diver, you don’t require a lot of gear which makes it easy and affordable! It is quite difficult to keep up with all the terms used to define jumping into the water because all the different disciplines seem to […]
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Scuba diving can be a breathtaking experience, provided you can breathe underwater properly. In order to do that, you need a properly functioning regulator. The reason why a regulator is important and absolutely vital to breathe underwater is that divers need to stay underwater for long periods of time. To stay submerged for that long, […]
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Scuba diving can be an exciting and fun experience, but it should not be taken lightly as an activity you can do without any prior knowledge or the help of an experienced scuba diver. There are many components that go into becoming a scuba diver or even just going scuba diving. With this guide, you […]
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As a diver, you want to be able to explore unknown and unseen locations to gain new, unique experiences that you otherwise can’t in real life. Exploring age-old shipwrecks and plane crashes allows divers to enter a new fantastical world; divers are transported to a world long gone by exploring treasures forgotten by people on […]
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Before we start talking about how sharks are attracted to certain colors and repelled by others, it is important to note that these are just theories by divers, rescuers, and surfers. A study was conducted by the US Navy in the 1970s to see what color life jackets they should use so sharks would be […]
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Are you a scuba diving enthusiast who has been looking for the perfect destination to go on your next scuba diving adventure? Boy, do we have the ideal destination for you! You might not think a tiny nation like Belize would have much to offer in terms of scuba diving, but you would be very […]
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Freshwater and saltwater are both common diving forms for scuba divers. Typically, factors like the sights divers want to see and the kind of experience they want to have underwater, determine where they are going to go. The difference between saltwater and fresh water is right in the name; salt water is water that has […]
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You can find a variety of legendary scuba diving destinations in the Caribbean. Each of them is known for one thing or another, like spectacular reefs, wrecks, sharks, whales, underwater walls, or cenotes. The best Caribbean scuba diving destinations have it all. Scuba diving has been popular in the Caribbean for a long time. Many […]
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When you start diving you are taught the use of dive tables. You should also be taught the theory behind them. Today unfortunately many divers know that dive tables exist but have no idea why they exist. The same is often true when divers use dive computers. Only a few have any idea what type […]
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For many divers, diving in strong currents can be an exhilarating experience. However, if you are not prepared and do not exercise caution, it can soon turn into a nightmare. The current can push you away from your dive site and your buddies, and sweep you into the open sea. To stay safe in the […]
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There are many fun activities that you can do at the beach, including snorkeling. It offers you the opportunity to see marine life up close and enjoy the tranquility of being out in the ocean. Although it might appear to be daunting, snorkeling is actually quite easy and not exactly dangerous. In fact, with a […]
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