Skip to main content
x

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

All Kelp, No Help | Lessons for Life

A rusty diver gets entangled in kelp when task overload separates leads to buddy separation.

How You Can Prevent Diving Emergencies

Five things divers can do to make every dive a safe one.

Five Dream Destinations for Scuba Photographers

The best vacations for diving photographers, from Indonesia to Egypt.

Helpful Resources for Disabled Divers

Training, gear and travel tips that cater to the specific needs of differently-abled divers.

How to Place in Underwater Photo Contests

Capturing natural ocean scenes in original ways is just the start. Shoot with RAW files, follow content rules and deadlines, and submit photos to contests frequently to be a serious entrant.

Divided Focus | Lessons for Life

Tragedy strikes when a diver forgets to watch his air levels while helping his buddy capture underwater photos.

What is the PADI Freediver Course?

This PADI course teaches you how to spend extended periods of time underwater on a single breath, making it easier to encounter marine life and improving your air consumption while diving.