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How do Scuba Divers go Up and Down?
Scuba diving is best done underwater. To get underwater, we need to go down. Humans are quite buoyant which means we naturally will float on the surface. So how do scuba divers go up and down? They use weights and a Buoyancy Control Device (BCD). Read on for more information on how do scuba divers
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What to Wear Snorkeling for Fun, Comfort, and Safety!
Snorkeling is a fun and relaxing activity that allows you to observe the underwater marine life. But if you have never been snorkeling before, it can be a bit overwhelming to know what to bring on a snorkeling excursion, and what to wear snorkeling. Sunburn, itchy sealice, sharp rocks, and more can certainly ruin your
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Smallest Dive Computer for Everyday Use
Looking for the smallest dive computer that won’t look like a brick on your wrist? You’ve come to the right place. As someone with ‘dainty’ and ‘flimsy’ wrists, I personally had the problem of finding a dive computer that would stay in place (without rolling around), and be easy to read underwater. I also wanted
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What is a Typical Divemaster Salary in Thailand?
Thinking of heading to tropical Thailand to work and live as a divemaster? If you’re not, then you should be! Thailand is the land of sun, smiles, and some great scuba diving! So can you become a divemaster in Thailand and live off the diving? Let’s have a look at a typical divemaster salary in
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What Does a Diver Down Flag Look Like – Two Types
UPDATED AUG 2022 Scuba diving is a safe activity but it does have some risks. One of the main risks is boat traffic above the diver. If you are below a certain point and deep enough, then boat traffic is not a major concern as they can drive over you. It will be loud, but
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Diving in Malta, Gozo, and Comino
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Malta! An island country in the Mediterranean Sea and the world’s 10th smallest country. It consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo, and Comino. WHY ARE WE DIVING IN MALTA? The Maltese islands are most famous for the abundance of shipwrecks. Malta boasts several historical wrecks as
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Q&A with a Public Safety Diver
David Barile is a Public Safety Diver and a Deputy Sheriff in California, USA. One of his main duties includes coordinating underwater search and recoveries. Here he talks about his duties as a PSD and how he entered the industry. Tell us about your current role. My current job title is Deputy Sheriff. I was
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Q&A with a Marine Biologist / Researcher
We chat to Ioannis Savva, a marine biologist from Cyprus currently working as a Junior Marine Researcher/Biologist in the Marine and Environmental Research (MER) Lab. He is an avid scuba diver with a passion for the marine environment. What is a marine biologist? A marine biologist is basically a biologist who is specialized in the
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Q&A with a PADI Course Director
Marcel van den Berg is a PADI Platinum Course Director who resides and teaches in Koh Tao, Thailand. He left The Netherlands to become a scuba diving instructor. As a Course Director, he now teaches professional divers to become scuba instructors. How did you get into the diving industry? It all started in 2003 when
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What to Eat before Diving, and What to Avoid
Going scuba diving and don’t want to burp curry into your regulator during the dive? I’ve been there and done that, and it ain’t nice. So here is an instructor’s guide on what to eat before diving to ensure no gassy bubbles from the mouth or from the rear! What to Eat before Diving It