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How To Navigate with a Compass Underwater
Navigation using maps, even GPS systems, especially in a car has to be among the number one causes for couples arguing. The word compass alone can send shivers down ones’ spine. Now, let’s take all that and recreate a navigation scenario underwater on your third-ever dive in the ocean. Furthermore, your partner is your buddy.
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Diving in Costa Rica, Catalina Islands
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Costa Rica! Heading to Catalina Islands, from the town of Tamarindo. WHY ARE WE DIVING IN COSTA RICA AT THE CATALINAS? The Catalinas is an archipelago of around 17 volcanic rock formations set 2-15 miles off the northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the province
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Going to Altitude after Diving may be a Problem because of Physics
Have you ever wondered if you can go for a wreck dive in the morning, then pack up your gear, get in your car and drive up the mountains to go snowboarding in the afternoon? There may not be many geographical locations where this is possible at all, however, for the sake of this question
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What is Scuba Diving – All You Need To Know
You’ve probably heard of the term ‘SCUBA’ and wondered, what is scuba diving? Is it similar to snorkeling? No. Do you need special equipment or training for scuba diving? Well, yes, you do! And you have come to the right place to find out everything and anything scuba related. What is Scuba Diving? Scuba diving
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How to get into Underwater Photography
Scuba diving is a great way to check out the underwater world. Combining diving with photography is even better so you can keep those memories, not just in your head, but also on camera. How else are you going to prove to your friends that you saw that whale shark? Figuring out how to get
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Disadvantages of a Snorkel (and some Advantages)!
Ah, a snorkel or a tuba. This tube-like object is such a simple and efficient piece of equipment. It allows us to continuously breathe when we observe the bright fish and coral underwater. It’s amazing, right? But actually, there are some disadvantages of a snorkel. Sometimes, they can be downright annoying! Especially to a scuba
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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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