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What Thickness Wetsuit do I Need
As a scuba diver, it is imperative to pay special attention to the water temperature as you prepare for a dive so that you stay comfortable and, most importantly, safe. When deciding what thickness wetsuit do I need, you will need to consider the water temperature you will be immersed in. The human body loses
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Q&A with a Freediving Instructor
Read Part 1 of Britney Ouellette’s Interview …It was a very exciting experience but also a bit nerve-racking to dive with such talented divers. I was shocked that even though you are in a competition setting, we all cheer for each other and hope everyone makes their dive. The first time I hit 55m was
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Types of Scuba Certification – Beginner and Pro
Scuba diving is a fun and exciting way to explore the underwater world. And the more you do it, the more you want to continue! So let’s look at the different types of scuba certification and scuba diving certification levels and the differences between them. Find out how long your scuba certification will last. Types
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Diving in Myanmar (Burma) – the Mergui Archipelago
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Myanmar, otherwise known as Burma, in the Mergui Archipelago. WHY ARE WE DIVING IN MYANMAR? The Mergui Archipelago is down south of Myanmar. It consists of over 800 islands with stunning coral reefs and remote beaches. The main appeal of diving in Myanmar is the ability
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Why is Decompression Sickness Called the Bends?
Many people hear the term ‘the bends’ but don’t know exactly what it is. I had heard of the term well before my first scuba dive but did not know that it was the same as decompression sickness. Now as a working dive instructor, I explain it to my students on a weekly basis. Today,
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Wetsuit Temperature Guide SCUBA, Snorkel & More
Getting into the water and thinking of using a wetsuit? Find the best-suited wetsuit with our handy wetsuit temperature guide for SCUBA diving, snorkeling, freediving, surfing and more! Want to know more about wetsuits, what they are made from, and how they work? Wetsuit Temperature Guide Scuba & Snorkeling It is very important to find
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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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