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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

Commercial Diving: Join the Tradition

Ocean Corp. gets divers ready for a dream career seeing the world

Nondestructive Testing: Inspect the World's Infrastructure

For an unexpected way to see the world, train to be an NDT inspector

Ask an Expert: Should Kids Under 12 Dive?

Two instructors debate what age is best to start kids on their way to dive certification.

Dive Gear Tips: How to Take Care of Your BC

Follow these 8 easy tips to keep your BC in good working order and ready for your next dive.

Digital Shootout Report: Day One

_Scuba Diving_ Photo Editor reports from the Backscatter Digital Shootout at the Little Cayman Beach Resort

June is Diver Safety Month

Join DAN this June for Diver Safety Month and pick up some skills that just might save your life.

Should Rescue Training Be Required?

Should rescue training be required for scuba certification? Two instructors discuss the merits of the rescue diver course, and whether it should be required for all divers.