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The Different Ways to Equalize Ears
Have you ever dived into the pool and realized that your ears started to hurt when you got deeper? This is because of the water pressure, and the reason why scuba divers and freedivers will need to learn how to equalize their ears. There are many different ways to equalize ears and you can try
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How to Clean a Wetsuit at Home
Wetsuits are a great investment if you plan on being in the water, whatever your sport. They are long-lasting and can withstand the sun, the water, the pressure, and the cold. If you look after your wetsuit, it’ll be as good as new even in 20 years! But you will need to know how to
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How To Get Rid of Blocked Ears after Diving
The quick answer – don’t get them blocked in the first place! One of the first things you will have been taught when learning to dive is how to equalize your ears to deal with the pressure. But what about after the dive? What if you have some sea water in ears? How to clear
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Diving in Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay – Australia
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait – Australia WHY ARE WE DIVING IN MELBOURNE? The best part of diving in Melbourne would be its variety. Melbourne has everything from historic wreck dives, temperate water reefs, to easy pier dives. There is a variety of species
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Tips to Stop a New Scuba Mask Fogging
One of the most annoying things when scuba diving or snorkeling is when your mask is too foggy to see through! So what was supposed to be a relaxing activity, soon becomes a frustrating and annoying experience. As an instructor, I have seen many students come in with a new scuba mask fogging up. These
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How Long can Free Divers hold their Breath?
Free divers: those strange creatures diving underwater on a single breathe of air. This is such a foreign concept to a scuba diver; where the most important rule is to always breathe! So what is freediving, and why do people do it? And the ultimate question; how long can free divers hold their breath? What
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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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