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Worst Ocean Invasive Species – The Top 5
A big cause of environmental change is the invasion of non-native species. Here we look at the top 5 worst ocean invasive species that are currently blighting our oceans. Invasive species can be moved around the world by latching onto ships or being carried by ballast water. They can be transported accidentally with other cargo.
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What is RAID and how do I get certified?
What is RAID? RAID is a scuba diving training agency that was initially founded with a focus on rebreather training, specifically the Poseidon Mk VI Discovery Rebreather. RAID has since expanded to include recreational diving courses from beginner to professional levels. RAID offers an extensive range of technical and rebreather courses as well as recreational
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Can I Snorkel with Contact Lenses?
Snorkeling is a fun and inexpensive activity that can be done anywhere with water and a snorkeling or diving mask. But what about the people who don’t have 20/20 vision and need to wear prescription glasses on a daily basis? Can I snorkel with contact lenses? Well, lucky for those who are short or long-sighted,
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What is SSI and How Do I Get Certified?
What is SSI? SSI is a recreational scuba diving certification agency. Dive operations around the world issue SSI scuba certifications from beginner to professional level. SSI offers certifications in scuba diving, freediving, as well as technical diving with their extended-range courses, and even rebreather certifications. SSI schools around the world keep to certain training standards
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What is PADI and How Do I Get Certified?
What is PADI? PADI is a recreational diving agency. The agency trains and certifies students to become members in both beginner and professional levels of diving. PADI offers scuba diving, freediving, skin-diving (snorkeling), and technical diving courses. These courses are standardized around the world. This means if you undertake a PADI Open Water course in
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How Deep Can You Dive Before Being Crushed?
There are a few factors to consider when trying to determine a diver’s “crush limit”. The human body consists of up to 60% water, leaving 40% of body tissue. Air compartments surrounded by body tissue and the water percentile itself have different susceptibility to crushing. The easiest to crush are our air spaces such as
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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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