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Diving in Malta, Gozo, and Comino
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Malta! An island country in the Mediterranean Sea and the world’s 10th smallest country. It consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo, and Comino. WHY ARE WE DIVING IN MALTA? The Maltese islands are most famous for the abundance of shipwrecks. Malta boasts several historical wrecks as
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Q&A with a Public Safety Diver
David Barile is a Public Safety Diver and a Deputy Sheriff in California, USA. One of his main duties includes coordinating underwater search and recoveries. Here he talks about his duties as a PSD and how he entered the industry. Tell us about your current role. My current job title is Deputy Sheriff. I was
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Scuba Diver vs Open Water Certification
Great! You have decided to get certified in scuba diving and are weighing up the options of a scuba diver vs open water certification. What are the benefits of getting certified? Let’s take a look at the differences between the two options. Scuba Diver vs Open Water Certification The quickest way to describe the broad
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What Do You Need To Go Snorkeling?
You just arrived on a beautiful tropical island with your family. Now everyone wants to hit the beach for their first time snorkeling experience. But what do you need to go snorkeling? Is there any special equipment needed? What about the equipment quality and where do you get it from? Working in the diving industry
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How Many Years Does a Scuba Tank Last?
How many years does a scuba tank last? Making sure your equipment is in working order is every certified diver’s responsibility. The cylinder holds your air, so it is natural to want to verify its integrity. Read More: What Should Divers Do For Their Own Safety? Let’s have a look at how divers do this.
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What Happens When You Hold Your Breath While Scuba Diving?
Never Hold Your Breath. This is the most important rule in scuba diving. Beginner and certified divers learn this during their PADI, SSI, or RAID courses. They also learn the reasons why we should not hold our breath while diving. But what happens when you hold your breath while scuba diving? What Happens When You
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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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