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What is the Difference Between a Cave and a Cavern?
Cave. Cavern. Same. Same. Well in a way that is true. We all use the terms ‘cave’ and ‘cavern’ interchangeably. This blurs the differences between the two. You might use the term cavern incorrectly in a conversation. The only person calling you out on your error is your Geologist friend. Without writing a thesis in
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Predictions for Scuba Diving after COVID-19
As a person who relies on the scuba diving and tourism industries, for income, and as a career, it may be time to worry. Right now we are in the midst of very uneasy and unpredictable times. However, we can speculate what may happen in the future within the recreational scuba diving industry. Here is
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Can You Open Your Eyes in the Ocean?
I feel at home in the ocean. I love to swim in it, scuba dive, and even live near it. Humans, however, are not built for the ocean. If you are curious like me you might be wondering if it is possible to see underwater. Can you open your eyes in the ocean and will
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What is a Dive Watch and Dive Computer
A dive watch was and is the epitome of wealth, class, and good taste. It is a watch that is rugged, durable, and looks damn good. But what is a dive watch and how was it used underwater? Here we look at dive watches, and how dive computers have now replaced this item in recreational
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Scuba Diving with Soft Contact Lenses
In my teens, my eyesight was tested and I was found to be short-sighted and needed to wear glasses. This was a catastrophe as it was just not cool. As I got older, I learned how to poke my eye without flinching and transitioned to contact lenses. Much cooler. However, wearing contact lenses came with
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The Most Prominent Symptom Of Decompression Sickness is this
Decompression sickness (DCI) is the fear of many divers. With current diver training and equipment, however, it is remarkably easy to prevent decompression sickness altogether. It is natural to be a little paranoid after scuba diving, especially if you accidentally ascended too fast and your computer beeped at you. How will you know if you
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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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