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Diving in Norway, – Svestad Brygge, Oslo
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Norway, at Svestad Brygge near Oslo WHY ARE WE DIVING IN NORWAY? Norway is a beautiful Scandinavian country with stunning mountains, glaciers, and deep coastal fjords. These fjords were cut into the land creating inlets of water that are surrounded by steep cliffs and scenery. With
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Why do we need Weights in SCUBA Diving?
Weights are an essential part of any scuba diver’s equipment. Put simply, the weights allow us to descend in a controlled manner, and more importantly, to ascend safely to avoid Decompression Sickness. However, the number of weights will be determined by several factors which you can learn more about. So why do we need weights
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Diving in Sipadan / Mabul Island – Malaysia
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Sipadan and Pulau Mabul (Mabul Island) in Malaysia! WHY ARE WE DIVING IN SIPADAN AND MABUL? Sipadan is an oceanic island rising 600 meters from the seabed. This means it was created by living corals that formed on top of an extinct volcano over thousands of
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What Colors Attract Sharks, and Why?
As a diver, you may have heard the expression “Yum Yum Yellow,” illustrating the common idea that sharks are more attracted by the color, yellow. But is there any truth to this, and where did this belief from? Since there are still many misconceptions and preconceived ideas about sharks, which unfortunately also extend inside the
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Diving in Palau – Micronesia, Pacific Ocean
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Palau, Micronesia, a country that is made up of 600 islands spread across the Pacific Ocean. HOW DO WE GET THERE? To get to Palau, you need to fly into Koror airport. From there it’s about a 30-minute drive to “town”. Most Liveaboards will arrange to
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Diving in Koh Tao – The Gulf of Thailand
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Koh Tao, Thailand WHY ARE WE DIVING IN KOH TAO? Koh Tao is known as one of the cheapest places to get your diving certification. A similarly priced island would be diving in the Gilis in Indonesia. There are many dive shops on the island offering
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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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