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What is a Cenote and the Different Types of Cenotes?
The cenotes have been whispered in mythical circles for thousands of years as a sacred place of sacrificial offering. In more recent times, they have been spoken of in diving circles as the place to go for some amazing and extreme diving. But, what is a cenote exactly, how were they formed, and why is
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Why Do Scuba Divers Dive Backwards?
Why do scuba divers dive backwards? Because otherwise they’d fall into the boat! Haha. This is the popular punchline of this joke and meme that salty divers laugh about in a bar, or at their keyboards on the internet. But where does the joke come from and how truthful is it for scuba divers? Let’s
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Best Dive Computer for Beginners
Hand to heart, I’m a big fan of the Suunto Zoop dive computer. It is easily one of the best dive computers for beginners that is currently on the market. But I may be biased, as this is what I used when I first started scuba diving. As a dive instructor, it is also the
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Snorkeling Tips For First Timers
Snorkeling is a fun and inexpensive way to check out the underwater world. On paper, snorkeling sounds easy, and it can be! However, many people do have bad experiences with snorkeling and this can be off-putting. So let’s dive in, and check out some snorkeling tips to ensure you have an enjoyable and safe experience
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Diving in Les Escoumins, Quebec, Canada
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Les Escoumins in Quebec, Canada. WHY ARE WE DIVING IN LES ESCOUMINS? The Escoumins region is known for its’ incredible biodiversity. When diving in Les Escoumins you have to keep in mind that almost everything comes from the animal kingdom. You can see colorful marine life
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Q&A with Mark Caney – Leading Expert in Scuba Training and Standards
Read Part 1 of Mark Caney’s Interview and his career in various diving industries Your novel is set in the world of the dolphins and is fiction. How likely do you think it is that dolphins actually do communicate that fluently and have such a sophisticated culture? I think it is very likely, and much
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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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