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What Does a Diver Down Flag Look Like – Two Types
UPDATED AUG 2025 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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How to Clean Snorkel Gear | Snorkeling Tips
We are off snorkeling again! Such an exciting pass-time for the whole family. But whether you own your own snorkel mask or rented a shiny set from the dive shop, it is good to know how to clean snorkel gear. How to Clean Snorkel Gear Caring for snorkel gear is much easier than you might
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Snorkeling with a Beard or Mustache Comfortably
Trying to enjoy some tropical snorkeling but your Lumberjack beard getting in the way? I don’t have this problem so much, as it takes a good few weeks for me to grow “facial hair”. However, it still gets in the way of snorkeling. Whether you feature a full beard or a mustache, snorkeling with a
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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
Read Part 1 of David Barile’s Interview …The canals can be just as dangerous too. Even though the depths are predictable and the bottom is concrete, you have to worry about obstructions and debris thrown in. I have come across objects from shopping carts to cars hidden in the murky water. Each one poses a
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Scuba Diver vs Open Water Certification
Great! You have decided to get certified in scuba diving and are weighing up the options of a scuba diver vs open water certification. What are the benefits of getting certified? Let’s take a look at the differences between the two options. Scuba Diver vs Open Water Certification The quickest way to describe the broad
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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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