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What is Scuba Diving – All You Need To Know
You’ve probably heard of the term ‘SCUBA’ and wondered, what is scuba diving? Is it similar to snorkeling? No. Do you need special equipment or training for scuba diving? Well, yes, you do! And you have come to the right place to find out everything and anything scuba related. What is Scuba Diving? Scuba diving
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How to get into Underwater Photography
Scuba diving is a great way to check out the underwater world. Combining diving with photography is even better so you can keep those memories, not just in your head, but also on camera. How else are you going to prove to your friends that you saw that whale shark? Figuring out how to get
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Disadvantages of a Snorkel (and some Advantages)!
Ah, a snorkel or a tuba. This tube-like object is such a simple and efficient piece of equipment. It allows us to continuously breathe when we observe the bright fish and coral underwater. It’s amazing, right? But actually, there are some disadvantages of a snorkel. Sometimes, they can be downright annoying! Especially to a scuba
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Q&A with a Maritime Archaeologist
Read Part 1 of Chanelle Zaphiropoulos’ interview …When we see a wreck underwater, the vessel doesn’t look the way it would look at the surface. Normally we spend a lot of time making sure that barnacles and marine life don’t grow on a floating ship. But once it sinks, that is a whole other story.
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What Is Nitrogen Narcosis? The Easy Explanation.
During your scuba diving training you will have come across the term, ‘Gas or Nitrogen Narcosis.’ You may have even heard of people getting ‘narced’ during a dive. But what does it actually mean and how does this affect our diving? In this article, we look at what is nitrogen narcosis, the physiology behind it,
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How Much Does a Wetsuit Cost
Wetsuits are very versatile exposure protection suits. They will keep you warm from the cold, shield you from potential marine life stings, and cushion you from any sharp rocks, coral, or rusty wrecks underwater. A wetsuit is a very worthy investment. So how much does a wetsuit cost, and why is there a difference in
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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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