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Diving in Singapore – Pulau Hantu
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Singapore on Pulau Hantu. Pulau Hantu is an uninhabited island situated to the south of the main island nation of Singapore. The name is Malay for Ghost Island and gets its namesake from the phenomenon that parts of the island and its reef emerge at low
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Diving in Tenerife, Canary Islands – Spain
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Tenerife, in the Canary Islands in Spain! WHY ARE WE DIVING IN TENERIFE? The diving in Tenerife is great all year round and the marine life is superb; the famous bull rays, moray eels of all breeds and sizes, turtles, and lots of fish schooling. All
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DIN Valve vs Yoke Valve – Which Valve is Safer?
In scuba diving and on our cylinder tanks, we use two different valves. You will have first heard of these valves in your Open Water course. Let’s look at the differences between the DIN valve vs Yoke Valve, which valve you should choose for your type of diving, and which valve is ultimately safer underwater.
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Master Scuba Diver vs Divemaster – Which Certification to Choose?
Master Scuba Diver vs Divemaster. Both titles sound very cool as a diver. But what do they actually mean, and how do you receive the certification? Take a look below at the differences between being a Master Scuba Diver vs Divemaster, and which certification you should choose. Master Scuba Diver vs Divemaster A Master Scuba
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NAUI vs PADI – Which Agency Should I Choose?
New divers are often wondering whether to choose NAUI vs PADI when first starting out as a diver. There are many similarities between these two popular scuba diving agencies. This means it is important to know the differences between NAUI vs PADI so that you, as a diver, can make an informed decision and decide
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Scuba Weight Calculator – How Much Added Weight Do You Need to Dive?
As scuba instructors, the question we are asked most often by new and experienced divers is “how much weight do you think I need?” We then use the following to guesstimate how much weight a diver will need; their body type, body fat to muscle ratio, what exposure protection they are wearing, and how much
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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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