Emma O – PADI MSDT
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Snorkeling in the Galápagos Islands – Ecuador
Visiting the Galápagos Islands is a dream for anyone interested in wildlife or the ocean. Its unique position and isolated terrain has created a diversity of plant and animal species, many of which are not found anywhere else in the world. Two scuba diving instructors and snorkeling enthusiasts, Szandra and Carlos, recently visited this amazing
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Best Rash Guard for Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Rash guards are a useful staple in any water-loving person’s wardrobe! It is a handy piece of clothing that acts as a barrier between the elements and your skin. It stops you from getting sunburnt, from getting exposed to harmful UV sunrays, and can protect you from stinging organisms and jellyfish in the water. We
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What is a Lionfish? Poisonous or Venomous: The Pirates of the Caribbean
Named for their flowing fins, lionfish have made an epic journey from their native Indo-Pacific to the Atlantic, where they now thrive as an invasive species. I met my first lionfish in the Virgin Islands, where they are invasive. Because of this, we were allowed (and encouraged!) to find, kill, and eat lionfish. Our biology
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All About the Blue Spotted Stingray
What is a Blue Spotted Ribbontail Stingray? Let me introduce to you the small but beautiful Blue Spotted Ribbontail Stingray (Taeniura lymma), or ‘blue-spotted ray’. These colourful little rays are a golden brown colour with bright blue spots all over the upper surface of their pectoral disc. They can vary in shades of gold and
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Naked Diving – The 100th Scuba Dive Tradition
Have you stumbled upon this article after going for a scuba dive and accidentally coming face-to-butt underwater? Perhaps you turned your head from a triggerfish only to find yourself facing another trigger? You won’t be the first person to see someone naked diving underwater, and you won’t be the last! But why are people dropping
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How Long Can You Stay Underwater With A Snorkel?
Snorkeling in the water will most certainly open up a whole new world for you. It will give you the chance to see some incredible sights that only belong underwater. So how long can you stay underwater with a snorkel, and can you breathe underwater while snorkeling? Read More: Snorkeling Tips for Beginners! Can you
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Guide to Bull Rays (Aetomylaeus bovinus)
What is a Bull Ray? How can I identify one? Bull rays are sting rays and thus are part of the subclass called elasmobranchii, which means that they are grouped with sharks, rays and sting rays as they are all considered cartilaginous fishes! The name bull ray comes from the fact that its head is
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Ultimate Guide to Rays: Manta Ray vs Stingray vs Eagle Rays
Let’s take a look at some rays! Manta Ray vs Stingray vs Eagle Rays. Much like siblings, they may be related but are actually pretty different in many ways. Growing up and learning how to scuba dive in the Midwest, I will never forget my first ocean dive. The crystal-clear, warm water of the Caribbean
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Workouts for Scuba Divers & Fitness Requirements for Diving
With any sport, maintaining a good level of fitness will always make it more enjoyable and easier to perform, and scuba diving is no different. Try running 10 kms with no previous training, then do it again six months later after consistent training and compare your times, and I am sure you will see an improvement. Scuba
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Open Water Diver Certification Facts
If you are thinking about going scuba diving then you will have come across the term ‘open water diver certification.’ But what does it mean exactly, and how deep does it allow you to go? We cover this, and more, such as refreshers, referrals, and what to expect when getting your open water diver certification