Most divers are never taught proper deco technique in traditional diving courses. The key to responsible decompression dives is planning and preparing for the things that can go wrong.

Is it carbon dioxide buildup, sinus trouble, tension or decompression illness that's crunching your skull?

Are you able to scuba dive with a cold? And how to tell if you're too sick to go scuba diving.

Nitrox may benefit some divers on some dives, but is it for you? Get the facts before you make the switch.

How to double your safety and practice important skills. Bonus: you waste no time, no air.

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Experience is a wonderful teacher. Too bad I'm a slow learner. At least you can profit from my mistakes and have a laugh, too.

The answer to diving's age-old question can change every minute. Here's why you can't trust the brochures, the dive guide or your own eyes.

Keeping your buddy by your side takes communication--before and during the dive.