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Incredible and Fun Marine Life Facts
Who doesn’t love knowing more about marine life facts? Especially if you are an underwater diver! So let’s dive deep into some interesting and fun marine life facts that will be sure to surprise you! Cool Marine Life Facts A group of dolphins is called a pod. A group of jellyfish is called a bloom,
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Scuba Diving with Glasses – Is It Possible?
A common question asked by new divers is whether you can go scuba diving with glasses. Unfortunately, you cannot use your prescription glasses during a dive as the mask cannot seal onto your face properly. However, there are many options for divers who wear glasses on-land that we will look into below. You may also
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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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How to Prevent Mask Squeeze
Have you ever come up from a dive with red markings around your face? It might be a mask squeeze. But why does it happen, and how? We look at the causes of this common problem and how to prevent mask squeeze below. What is Mask Squeeze? As we descend under the surface of the
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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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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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