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Diving in Sipadan / Mabul Island – Malaysia
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Sipadan and Pulau Mabul (Mabul Island) in Malaysia! WHY ARE WE DIVING IN SIPADAN AND MABUL? Sipadan is an oceanic island rising 600 meters from the seabed. This means it was created by living corals that formed on top of an extinct volcano over thousands of
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What Colors Attract Sharks, and Why?
As a diver, you may have heard the expression “Yum Yum Yellow,” illustrating the common idea that sharks are more attracted by the color, yellow. But is there any truth to this, and where did this belief from? Since there are still many misconceptions and preconceived ideas about sharks, which unfortunately also extend inside the
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Diving in Palau – Micronesia, Pacific Ocean
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Palau, Micronesia, a country that is made up of 600 islands spread across the Pacific Ocean. HOW DO WE GET THERE? To get to Palau, you need to fly into Koror airport. From there it’s about a 30-minute drive to “town”. Most Liveaboards will arrange to
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Diving in Koh Tao – The Gulf of Thailand
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Koh Tao, Thailand WHY ARE WE DIVING IN KOH TAO? Koh Tao is known as one of the cheapest places to get your diving certification. A similarly priced island would be diving in the Gilis in Indonesia. There are many dive shops on the island offering
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How Does a Drysuit Work? The Ultimate Guide
If you plan on diving in Europe or North America, most likely you would have come across a ‘drysuit.’ This is a piece of optimal equipment when planning cold water or a technical dive. But how does a drysuit work, and when would you really need to use one? WHAT IS A DRYSUIT? Simply put,
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What do Women Wear Under Wetsuits?
So you’re planning on doing a water sport; surfing, snorkeling or scuba diving! And you’re going to be wearing a wetsuit, maybe for the first time. But what do women wear under wetsuits? Is swimwear, sportswear or going naked appropriate? What will be comfortable and what do I need to consider? You might also want
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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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