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What to Wear Snorkeling for Fun, Comfort, and Safety!
Snorkeling is a fun and relaxing activity that allows you to observe the underwater marine life. But if you have never been snorkeling before, it can be a bit overwhelming to know what to bring on a snorkeling excursion, and what to wear snorkeling. Sunburn, itchy sealice, sharp rocks, and more can certainly ruin your
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How to Prevent Mask Squeeze
Have you ever come up from a dive with red markings around your face? It might be a mask squeeze. But why does it happen, and how? We look at the causes of this common problem and how to prevent mask squeeze below. What is Mask Squeeze? As we descend under the surface of the
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Smallest Dive Computer for Everyday Use
Looking for the smallest dive computer that won’t look like a brick on your wrist? You’ve come to the right place. As someone with ‘dainty’ and ‘flimsy’ wrists, I personally had the problem of finding a dive computer that would stay in place (without rolling around), and be easy to read underwater. I also wanted
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Mask Clearing Tips – Mask Removal & Replacement
One of the most important skills, if not, the most important skill needed in scuba diving is knowing how to clear your mask underwater. Mask clearing is taught in basic try dives, and you will come across this skill several times in your open water certification. However, it is also the skill that causes most
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What To Wear Under Wetsuit
If you are pulling on a wetsuit for the first time, you might also be wondering what to wear under a wetsuit. Is there a special swimsuit to wear, are there items of clothing to avoid, and won’t everything get squished up down there? Yes, yes, and maybe! This is why it is important to
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No Decompression Limit (NDL) – The Easy Answer
As a scuba diver, you would have come across the term, No Decompression Limit or NDL. It is also referred to as no-stop time or zero time. So, what exactly are these limits or times? In layman’s terms, a no decompression limit is the maximum time divers are able to spend at certain depths before
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ABOUT DTS
Down To Scuba is a one-stop guide to scuba diving, snorkeling, and freediving. It’s also a resource for marine life and ocean conservation.
As full-time working PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Instructors, Emma & Lionel have come across most scuba diving questions, and have picked up loads of tips along the way. With our network and community of fellow instructors and divers, we have complied all of our scuba knowledge into this handy guide!
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