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A Guide to Spotted Eagle Rays – Aetobatus narinari
We are going Batoid for Spotted Eagle Rays in this Ultimate Guide to Aetobatus narinari! Related to the manta ray and other marine batoids (rays), these stunning animals can be identified by their unique spotted patterns on their backs, and found soaring majestically through tropical waters. Where do Spotted Eagle Rays live? Spotted eagle rays
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Sea Urchin in Foot Removal & Treatment
If you have ever ventured out into the ocean as a surfer, swimmer, or scuba diver, you have likely come across one of the many interesting species of sea urchins. You can find a wide variety of sea urchins in different colors, shapes, and sizes. If you don’t bother them, they won’t bother you; but
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Diving in Barbados
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are going to Bridgetown to go diving in Barbados! An island country in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies in the Caribbean region of North America WHY ARE WE DIVING BARBADOS? Diving in Barbados is known for its incredible fauna and for its many shipwrecks. You can see
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The Best Scuba Diving Jokes to Impress Your Dive Buddy
Looking for some of the best (and worst!) scuba diving jokes? We’ve got you covered with funny scuba diving puns and diving jokes that will make you chuckle or at least, get a groan out of you! Either way, you’ll be the toast of the dive bar at the end of a sweet day of
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How Far Away Can Sharks Smell Blood
Sharks have a strong sense of smell. They have this ability thanks to their nostrils or nares, which are found beneath their snouts. The nares exist only for smelling, not for breathing. Thanks to the nares, sharks can detect tiny amounts of various substances in the water. But how far away can sharks smell blood?
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Best Reef Safe Sunscreen
Let’s face it, there is nothing better than a day out in the sun! And while it is crucial to protect your skin against harmful UV rays, it should not be at the cost of our ocean. Shopping for sunscreen in a flooded market with expensive brands, confusing labels, and scientific ingredients is overwhelming. This
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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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