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What is Bar Pressure vs. PSI Pressure in Scuba Diving?
As a scuba diver, you will certainly come across the terms ‘Bar’ and/or ‘PSI.’ But what exactly do they mean? Well, as a scuba instructor, I hear this question a lot, so here we are going to look at what is Bar pressure vs. PSI pressure, what they are, the differences between them, and how it
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How Does Ocean Pollution Affect the Environment?
The health of the ocean is one of the biggest concerns we have regarding our future. Worldwide, our pollution has been making its way out to sea for years and has left its mark on marine life and coral reefs. Put simply, our whole environment is affected by ocean pollution. The ocean is what we rely on
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Scuba Diving for Beginners – Tips for New Open Water Divers
Imagine being on a tropical island, and your best mate asks you to join them in signing up for an Open Water scuba diving course. You say yes, of course, but after you’ve paid a deposit, it slowly dawns on you that you have no idea what you signed up for and what it entails!
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What To Do When You Lose Your PADI Diving Card
Lost your PADI diving certification card? You’re not the first person to do it, and you won’t be the last! So, here’s our quick guide on what to do when you lose your PADI diving card! Diving Certification A diving certification card is the proof that you have completed that particular training. It is used
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What is a Scuba Octopus Regulator in Diving?
It is mandatory to have an AAS (alternate air source) as part of your scuba diving setup. Ideally, scuba divers will never end up using this backup air source, but we do need it primarily as a source of air for our buddy if they run low on gas, or if something malfunctions with your
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No Mask Breathing – Scuba Skills You Need to Know
No mask breathing? Why would we ever do this underwater? Well, it’s actually a skill that is required in most diving courses, whether you are diving with PADI, SSI, RAID, or any of the other diving agencies. So let’s find out more about diving masks, and the secret to no mask breathing underwater! Read More:
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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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