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Diving in Myanmar (Burma) – the Mergui Archipelago
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Myanmar, otherwise known as Burma, in the Mergui Archipelago. WHY ARE WE DIVING IN MYANMAR? The Mergui Archipelago is down south of Myanmar. It consists of over 800 islands with stunning coral reefs and remote beaches. The main appeal of diving in Myanmar is the ability
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Why is Decompression Sickness Called the Bends?
Many people hear the term ‘the bends’ but don’t know exactly what it is. I had heard of the term well before my first scuba dive but did not know that it was the same as decompression sickness. As a dive instructor, I explain it to my students on a weekly basis. Today, I will
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Wetsuit Temperature Guide SCUBA, Snorkel & More
Getting into the water and thinking of using a wetsuit? Find the best-suited wetsuit with our handy wetsuit temperature guide for SCUBA diving, snorkeling, freediving, surfing and more! Want to know more about wetsuits, what they are made from, and how they work? Wetsuit Temperature Guide Scuba & Snorkeling It is very important to find
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Can you Snorkel while Pregnant
Being pregnant can be a wonderful thing; you are creating life, your skin takes on that radiant glow, yadda yadda. But being pregnant also means you miss out on some fun things such as, eating cheese and sushi, drinking wine, and activities such as scuba diving. But what about snorkeling? Can you snorkel while pregnant
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Q&A with an UW Photographer
Today we chat with Paddy (UK), a divemaster who found a passion for (underwater) UW photography. What is your diving history? I did my open water course in 2007 in Fiji when I was 18 but I have wanted to scuba dive since I was 13 and working part-time in an aquarium shop. I started
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Q&A with a Commercial Diver
A commercial diver is a diver who works underwater for long periods of time. Today we are chatting to Aiden, a commercial diver who works in Canada. What is your job title? My official title is Surface Supplied Diver. What are your job responsibilities? What does a typical day look like? All of my responsibilities,
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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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