Every scuba diver should be prepared for an emergency. When you face unexpected problems underwater, no one is in a better position to solve them than you are.

Your diving questions answered.

A heavy equipment load and a malfunctioning BC add up to extreme danger for one unsuspecting diver.

Dangers multiply quickly in the bottom half of the recreational depth range. Follow our tips to get there and back safely.

John nearly becomes the second victim when he attempts to rescue a struggling diver.

Lessons For Life: Eager to dive before her training was complete, Abby found herself in a life-threatening situation she wasn't prepared to handle. Learn from her mistakes and avoid this tragedy.

Can diving be too much fun? The dangers of nitrogen narcosis and how you can avoid them.

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Less lead, less bubble, less trouble--use our foolproof system to find perfect weighting for every dive.