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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

Upcoming Photo Expeditions and Workshops for Underwater Photographers

A calendar of 2020 photo expeditions for underwater photographers, including photo-specific liveaboard trips, underwater photography workshops and more.

How I Finally Got My Reluctant Teen Scuba Certified

Sometimes it takes more than a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience to get a friend or family member certified. Find out how this mom was finally able to get her son scuba certified.

Pro Tips for Finding Marine Life While Scuba Diving

Tips from pro dive guides on how to find small fish and marine critters on the reef while scuba diving.

Shark Species That You’ve Probably Never Heard of, But Desperately Need Your Help

The most Critically Endangered shark species are largely unknown. These fascinating facts illustrate why they should get more attention and earn protection.

How to Remove Backscatter From Photos Using Photoshop

Erin Quigley explains how to use two techniques in Photoshop to remove backscatter from your underwater images.

How to Identify Mycedium Elephantotus Coral

Learn how to identify key coral species like the *Mycedium Elephantotus* coral, more commonly known as elephant nose coral.

Point of No Return

A scuba diving instructor makes a series of mistakes that ultimately cost him his life, in the latest installment of Lessons for Life.