• Do you Need to Know How to Swim to Snorkel?

    Do you Need to Know How to Swim to Snorkel?

    Snorkeling is a fun and exciting way to check out the underwater world. After all, 71% of the planet is covered in water, so there is a lot to explore. But if you are new to snorkeling, you might be worried about getting into the water. You might even be asking, do you need to

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  • Diving in Sulawesi – Bunaken National Park

    Diving in Sulawesi – Bunaken National Park

    WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Sulawesi, Bunaken National Park, which is close to Manado City, North of Sulawesi in Indonesia. WHY ARE WE DIVING IN SULAWESI, BUNAKEN NATIONAL PARK? Sulawesi is an Indonesian island east of Borneo, which comprises of several long peninsulas radiating from a mountainous center. This means there

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  • How Does a Snorkel Work?

    How Does a Snorkel Work?

    Snorkeling is a very popular recreational activity especially in warm waters around tropical islands. It allows you to explore the underwater world while remaining on the surface! It is very accessible to anyone with little equipment and no required training. Grabbing a snorkel, mask, and fins is the easiest way to explore coral reefs. But

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  • Feeling Sick after Scuba Diving

    Feeling Sick after Scuba Diving

    Scuba diving is a relaxing activity enjoyed by many people. It is also very safe. So why would some people be feeling sick after scuba diving? What are the causes of feeling a bit ill, and what is the difference between feeling sick after scuba diving vs. having a scuba diving illness such as decompression

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  • Do You Need To Be Certified To Go Scuba Diving?

    Do You Need To Be Certified To Go Scuba Diving?

    Scuba diving has gained in popularity in recent years. It is on many an adventurer’s bucket list. Discovering the ocean and experiencing what lays beneath the waves lures many explorers young and old. James Bond strapped a tank to his back and went diving. Did MI6 train him? Did he have a certification to scuba

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  • Calories Burned During Scuba Diving

    Calories Burned During Scuba Diving

    Is diving a viable way to lose weight? Are the calories burned during scuba diving sufficient enough to count as working out? Diving is often referred to as a ‘lazy sport’ as we rely on our buoyancy to hover in the water and we use minimal movements underwater to conserve our air consumption. Part of

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Down to Scuba - Emma and Lionel Scuba Diving

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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