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What is a Decompression Dive? How Deco Stops Can Save Your Life
Most scuba divers will have an Open water or maybe an Advanced Open water certification allowing them to dive to depths up to 30 meters. All of these dives are classified as recreational dives, meaning that the diver should not exceed the No-Decompression Limits (otherwise known as NDL or no-stop limits) set by either a dive
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Diving in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, USA
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Saipan, one of the Mariana Islands and part of the Northern Mariana Islands commonwealth of the United States, in the western Pacific Ocean. Saipan is the largest of the Northern Mariana Islands. WHY ARE WE DIVING IN SAIPAN? The sea of Saipan is famous for its
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Scuba Diving in the Guadeloupe Archipelago (French West Indies)
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in the Guadeloupe Archipelago (French West Indies). It is an archipelago of several stunning islands and an overseas region of France. It is located in the eastern Caribbean Sea. WHY ARE WE DIVING IN GUADELOUPE? Diving in Guadeloupe means you will be able to dive among a rich marine
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Scuba Diving in Cozumel – Mexico
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are scuba diving in Cozumel – Mexico! WHY ARE WE DIVING IN COZUMEL, MEXICO? Cozumel is a Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea, and the scuba diving there is beautiful. The corals are magnificent and plenty. We were extremely excited to see nurse sharks, and got lucky on couple
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What is Bar Pressure vs. PSI Pressure in Scuba Diving?
As a scuba diver, you will certainly come across the terms ‘Bar’ and/or ‘PSI.’ But what exactly do they mean? Well, as a scuba instructor, I hear this question a lot, so here we are going to look at what is Bar pressure vs. PSI pressure, what they are, the differences between them, and how it
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How Does Ocean Pollution Affect the Environment?
The health of the ocean is one of the biggest concerns we have regarding our future. Worldwide, our pollution has been making its way out to sea for years and has left its mark on marine life and coral reefs. Put simply, our whole environment is affected by ocean pollution. The ocean is what we rely on
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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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