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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.
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.
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.
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A diver ignores a DCS symptoms, including a rash—an increasingly common sign of being bent.