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Scuba Diving Training

Learn about scuba diving skills, trainings, certifications and lessons on how to make your scuba bottom time safe, fun and lasting! Also, see what it's like to scuba dive in crazy situations, read our Lessons for Life, get underwater photography tutorials and check out expert scuba dive hacks for any and every dive condition.

Buoyancy Calculator—How Much You Need in Dive Weights

Struggling to find the right amount of weight for scuba diving? Here's how you can test and calculate just how much weight you need for scuba diving.

The Ultimate Guide to Nitrox Diving

What is nitrox diving, what are the benefits of nitrox vs. air and how do you get your enriched air certification? Here’s everything divers need to know.

How to Find a Doctor for Scuba Medical Advice

It's wise to schedule a medical checkup before embarking on a dive trip—even better if you can see a doctor who specializes in diving. Thankfully, there are resources to help you find one.

Recent Articles

Ask an Expert: Is Manipulating Marine Life Ever OK?

Is it OK to touch marine life or feed sharks when diving? Two experts discuss.

11 Quick Tips for Avoiding Motion Sickness

Perhaps nothing ruins a dive trip more quickly than motion sickness – but how can you avoid it? What really works when you're seasick on the dive boat?

Lessons for Life: Ignoring Clues Leads to Chamber

Another case study in our Dive Training Series "Lessons For Life": A diver ignoring a nagging pain in her shoulder and neck spends some time in the chamber. What lessons can you learn from this dive accident?

Most Outrageous Dive Stories

What's it like to do crazy things underwater? From sleeping sharks to the deepest dives, these outrageous dive stories aren't just entertaining. These true stories are sure to leave you curious about the outrageous people behind them!

How to Save on Scuba Equipment

Ready to buy your first set of gear? From buying new dive gear to taking care of what you already own, these simple tips will help you get the most out of your money.

How to Get Your Underwater Images Published in Scuba Diving Magazine

Got a great underwater image? Here's how to get it noticed by photo editors and make money from your hard work.